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North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test has prompted the South Korea to speed up the deployment of a US missile defence system despite strong protests from China. In retaliation the US and South Korean militaries conducted a live-fire exercise using surface-to-surface missiles in response to North Korea's test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. (AP Photo)
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The joint exercise, which occurred on Saturday, came shortly after officials said that the heads of the US and South Korean militaries had discussed "military response options" after North Korea's launch. (AP Photo)
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In a statement, the Army said the exercise involved the surface-to-surface Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and South Korea's Hyunmoo Missile II. (AP Photo)
The US and South Korean militaries conducted similar exercises after North Korea's first test of an ICBM on July 4. (AP Photo) -
While the Pentagon has long planned for the possibility of conflict with North Korea, the blunt language in the statement marked a departure from previous public reactions to missile tests. (AP Photo)
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Parts of the THAAD defence system were brought into the country under the government of ousted president Park Geun-Hye, but new leader Moon Jae-In suspended deployment of the programme last month, citing the need for a new environmental impact assessment. (AP Photo)
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