August 1, 2016

"Ever since Washington and Seoul announced the deployment the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in Seongju county, South Korea, fierce debates have been unfolding over pros and cons of THAAD deployment within South Korean political circles and the media. Some Korean citizens have also protested, especially locally. It is worth noting that those politicians and common people who opposed the decision at early stage are now pointing their finger at the chief plotter of THAAD deployment - the US government. And pro-US forces within South Korean conservatives blame China for the outbreak of the anti-THAAD demonstrations.

The US has subsidized every cost of THAAD deployment in South Korea, including the purchase of the system, and sending US military to the nation to operate it. Washington has even made an exception in enabling South Korean groups to visit US military base in Guam, where THAAD has already been placed. In order to dispel the doubt from South Koreans over supposed radiation caused by THAAD, US Representative Trent Franks claimed that 'I would want THAAD outside in our backyard.'"

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