US installs missile defence in South Korea amid tensions with North
(The Guardian North Korea)

Controversial Thaad system is being deployed amid protests from local residents and China over threat to regional security balanceThe US military has started moving parts of its controversial Thaad missile defence system to a deployment site in South Korea amid high tensions over North Korea´s missile and nuclear programmes. The earlier-than-expected move prompted protests by hundreds of local residents and was denounced by the frontrunner in South Korea´s presidential election on 9 May. Related: North Korea conducts live-fire drill with US submarine nearby, raising tensions Continue reading...