Thaad: US begins deploying missile defence system in South Korea

标题：美国在韩国部署导弹防御系统

The US military says it has begun deploying a controversial missile defence system in South Korea.

The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system (Thaad) is designed to protect against threats from North Korea.

The move to begin installing the system comes a day after the North launched four ballistic missiles, breaking international sanctions。But its planned deployment has angered many in North and South Korea and around the region

美国军方表示一直在韩国建设一个有争议的导弹防御系统，这个终端的高高度的防御系统被设计用来防御朝鲜。开始行动部署该系统是在朝鲜发射四枚洲际导弹打破国际制裁之后实施的。但是这份部署计划让朝鲜、韩国以及其周边很多国家很生气。

China is furious at what it sees as an encroachment of US military power, while many South Koreans believe the defence system will become a target, endangering people who live around the military sites.

What is the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (Thaad)?

Shoots down short and medium-range ballistic missiles in the terminal phase of their flight
Uses hit-to-kill technology - where kinetic energy destroys the incoming warhead
Has a range of 200km and can reach an altitude of 150km
US has previously deployed it in Guam and Hawaii as a measure against potential attacks from North Korea

中国愤怒的把它看作是美国军方力量的入侵行为，而且许多韩国群众认为这个防御系统将变成一个军事目标，将威胁到军事部署周边人民。
什么是终端高高度防御系统（Thaad）呢？
在短的或中等射程的弹到导弹末尾阶段打击
使用 hit-to-kill技术
防御半径200km，高度150km
美国之前已经在关岛和夏威夷部署了该系统用来防御来自朝鲜的潜在攻击。