Seongju residents launched protests, saying they fear possible health hazards from the missile system. South Korea on Wednesday announced that the advanced missile system called Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) will be placed in the southeastern town of Seongju to better cope with North Korean threats. South Korea announced that the advanced missile system will be placed in the southeastern town of SeongjuAngry residents in a rural South Korean town have thrown raw eggs and water bottles at the prime minister to protest a plan to deploy a US missile defence system in their neighbourhood. Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn travelled to Seongju on Friday to explain the decision but his speech was immediately disrupted by jeers. Hwang didn't appear to be directly hit by any objects as security guards used umbrellas and bags to protect him.

Source: dna July 15, 2016 09:22 UTC