Washington and Seoul's decision to deploy THAAD, following sustained nuclear weapons and ballistic missile testing in the North, is justified – but could be used as leverage with Beijing.
That was according to Professor Stephan Haggard, speaking at the 54th East Asia Foundation Seminar in Seoul on Monday, with colleague Dr. Moon Chung-in, adjunct professor at Yonsei University.
Washington and Seoul's decision to deploy THAAD, following sustained nuclear weapons and ballistic missile testing in the North, is justified – but could be used as leverage with Beijing.
That was according to Professor Stephan Haggard, speaking at the 54th East Asia Foundation Seminar in Seoul on Monday, with colleague Dr. Moon Chung-in, adjunct professor at Yonsei University.
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