US Army says an advanced US missile system being installed in South Korea will be operational within days.
According to reports, the Thaad system is designed to protect South Korea and US troops based there against threats from North Korea.
The first key components were moved into place on Wednesday, but it was not expected to be in use until late 2017.
The deployment of the system is opposed by many South Koreans, who fear it will become a target by China.
Speaking to members of the US Congress yesterday, Admiral Harry Harris, commander of the US Pacific Command, said Thaad would be operational in the coming days to be able to better defend South Korea against the growing North Korea threat.
He further stated that the system is designed to bring North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "to his senses, not to his knees".
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