US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson has confirmed that the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system remains deployed on the Korean Peninsula, refuting speculation about its relocation to the Middle East.

The US Forces Korea (USFK) commander confirmed that the THAAD anti-missile system will remain in South Korea, while certain munitions are awaiting relocation. This statement clarifies the status of US military assets in the region.

The commander of the US Forces Korea has issued an apology to Seoul following a US Air Force exercise over the Yellow Sea that resulted in a rare standoff with Chinese fighter jets.