Missile System in South Korea – level 3

19-09-2017 07:00

In Seongju, South Korea, people are upset and protesting because the military is stationing weapons near where they live. The country is installing four rocket launchers made by the USA, which South Korea calls the THAAD system. It is to protect it from possible missile attacks.

People are worried that the system’s powerful radar will bring health hazards. They are also afraid that North Korea will target attacks on them. Protesters and police clashed and dozens of people were hurt in the fights.

Difficult words: station (set in position), install (put into place and get ready to use), health hazard (a health danger or concern), target (plan to do something), clash (fight).

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