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July 26, 2016

South Koreans Demonstrate for 12th Day Against New U.S. Missile Base
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In South Korea, protests against the deployment of a U.S. missile system
continued for a 12th straight day. Residents of Seongju, southeast of
Seoul, have held daily demonstrations since their city was announced as
the location for the missile base two weeks ago. The South Korean
government says it needs the THAAD missile system to counter threats
from North Korea. U.S. troops would be deployed along with the missiles.
These are two of the protesters.

Protester: "To deploy THAAD in South Korea will not only further worsen
the relations between the Republic of Korea and the DPRK, but also
negatively affect the situation in Northeast Asia and push South Korea
to the brink of war. Therefore, we must oppose it."

Protester: "If THAAD is deployed in Seongju, there will be U.S. forces.
I have heard about the scandals involving U.S. troops in other
countries, so as a mother with daughters, I am deeply worried and
strongly oppose THAAD."

Russia has warned of "irreparable consequences" if the missiles are
deployed. China has also said the missiles would threaten stability on
the Korean Peninsula.


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