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A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency. Handout via Reuters

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Could the U.S. actually shoot down a North Korean missile?

By Larisa Epatko

A protest in Seongju, South Korea, opposes the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in this still image taken from a Sept. 7 social media video. Image by Han Sung/via Reuters

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…

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

News Wrap: U.S. military successfully stops missile in simulated attack

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South Korea's president-elect Moon Jae-in speaks to supporters at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea on May 9, 2017. Photo by Seo Myeong-gon /Yonhap via Reuters

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…

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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors arrive at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, in this handout picture provided by the United States Forces Korea (USFK) and released by Yonhap on March 7 via Reuters.

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.

By Ryan Connelly Holmes

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Testing Continues on Missile Defense System

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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