February 7, 2016

"South Korea's Ministry of National Defense said Sunday it will formally discuss deploying the THAAD missile defense system with the US, after North Korea claimed to have launched a satellite into space. Seoul's decision will further complicate the security situation of Northeast Asia.

South Korea said one THAAD battery costs about 1.5 trillion won ($1.3 billion), and the US will cover the costs of deployment, operation and maintenance. One battery is capable of shielding half to two thirds of the South Korean territory."

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