U.S. adds launchers to THAAD as dozens hurt in South Korea protests
SEOUL, South Korea — Dozens of people were injured in clashes between South Korean protesters and police Thursday as the U.S. military added more launchers to the high-tech missile-defense system it installed in a southern town to better cope with…
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Will South Korea’s new president change course with North Korea, U.S.?
South Korea elected a new president Tuesday after months of political turmoil. President-elect Moon Jae-in will assume control of a deeply divided government after his predecessor’s impeachment over corruption charges. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Kang of the University of…
U.S. deployment of missile system in South Korea riles China
China voiced its objections to the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system to South Korea this week, saying it would "take necessary measures" to defend its national security.
NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles provides an update on the military's defense against missile attacks, including efforts to shoot down missiles aimed at the United States.
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