The US military says its controversial Thaad missile defence system is "operational" in South Korea. A spokesman said the system was now able to intercept North Korean missiles and defend the South. Many locals believe the system is a potential target for attacks and endangers the lives of those living nearby. A spokesman for the US forces based in South Korea said Thaad was now "operational and has the ability to intercept North Korean missiles and defend the Republic of Korea". But a US defence official told AFP news agency that the system currently only has "initial intercept capability" which would be beefed up later this year as more parts of the system arrive.

Source: The Star May 02, 2017 02:26 UTC