The THAAD's X-band radar is known to emit super-microwave that is detrimental to human body and environment. A THAAD battery is composed of six mobile launchers, 48 interceptors, the AN/TPY-2 radar and the fire and control unit.
Though the ministry claimed the THAAD's environmental harm would be slight, residents and activists believed that the measurement by the government officials was conducted when the radar was not in a full operation.
Other conditions attached to the green audit review were the construction of electricity facilities inside the THAAD site to minimize noise from electric generators powering the radar.
The AN/TPY-2 radar, which consumes a great deal of electricity, was partially in operation as no construction works for power facilities were allowed. Residents have blocked any construction equipment from entering the golf course.
The defense ministry said in a statement that it would permit the U.S. side to build facilities inside the golf course for the temporary operation of the already deployed THAAD elements.
On April 26, two mobile launchers and other THAAD elements were transported in the middle of night to the site, causing a physical conflict between riot police and residents.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in ordered the temporary installation of the remaining THAAD launchers following Pyongyang's test in late July of what it called an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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