South Korea today said, it will temporarily deploy four remaining launchers for a US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD) after the completion of an environmental assessment by the government.<br/> <br/>The Defence ministry said in a statement that some construction would be carried out to deploy the four launchers at the site in Seongju, south of Seoul. There are currently two launchers at the location.<br/> <br/>The deployment decision was made by President Moon Jae-in in the face of growing tension sparked by North Korea, which conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on Sunday. China has opposed deployment of THAAD, saying its powerful radar can probe deep into its territory, undermining its security.