US deploys more Patriot missiles in South Korea

The United States has temporarily deployed an additional Patriot missile battery in South Korea following North Korea's recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch, US Forces Korea said Saturday. The move came as the two allies plan to start detailed discussions on bringing in an advanced, high-altitude US missile defence system opposed by China as early as next week. "This deployment is part of an emergency deployment readiness exercise conducted in response to recent North Korean provocat