(Li Lin/EPA)China warned Tuesday of “consequences” for South Korea over the deployment of a U.S. antimissile system, raising regional tension and questions about China’s commitment to free, open trade. The United States and South Korea say the system is a necessary defense against Kim Jong Un’s regime, but Beijing rejects the plan. (Youtube/Osan AirBase)Geng did not provide details on what “consequences" are in store, but South Korea is bracing for retaliatory measures against its business interests, according to a South Korean official. The new measures would also shut down duty-free shops run by Lotte, the South Korean conglomerate that helped Seoul secure land for THAAD, according to the South Korean official. On Monday, South Korea said it was considering filing a World Trade Organization case against China, according to the local press.

Source: Washington Post March 07, 2017 11:48 UTC