US Keeps Missile Defense in South Korea

Introduction

General Xavier Brunson spoke to the US government. He talked about the THAAD missile system. This system stops missiles in the air. He said the system stays in South Korea.

Main Body

Some people thought the US was moving the system to the Middle East. General Brunson said this is not true. The US moved some parts and bullets, but the main machines are still in South Korea. These machines help South Korea stay safe. The US and South Korea are partners. They want better tools and technology. They do not just want more soldiers. They are talking about who leads the army during a war. President Lee Jae Myung wants South Korea to lead by 2030. But the General says they must be ready first. Also, Admiral Samuel Paparo spoke. He said North Korea and Russia are working together. North Korean soldiers are fighting in Russia. North Korea wants help from Russia to build satellites and submarines.

Conclusion

The US wants to keep South Korea safe. They move some equipment to other places, but the THAAD system stays. The US and South Korea will work together to stop missiles from North Korea.

Vocabulary Learning

move
To change the place or position of something.移動
Example:The US moved some parts and bullets.
partner
A person or country that works with another.夥伴
Example:The US and South Korea are partners.
safe
Not in danger.安全
Example:The machines help South Korea stay safe.
stay
To remain in one place.留下
Example:The system stays in South Korea.
system
A group of parts that work together to do something.系統
Example:The THAAD system stops missiles.