SEOUL, 08 Shawwal,1437 AH, 13 July,2016 , SPA -- An advanced U.S. missile defense system will be deployed in a rural farming town in southeastern South Korea, Seoul officials announced Wednesday, AP reported. Seoul's Deputy Defense Minister Ryu Je Seung told a news conference that Seongju was picked because it can maximize the THAAD's military effectiveness while satisfying environmental, health and safety standards. No other details were given, although U.S. military bases are in the area. Ryu said a THAAD system stationed in Seongju would cover up to two-thirds of South Korea's territory from possible North Korean nuclear and missile threats. He said the defense chiefs of the countries approved the decision. -- SPA 10:37 LOCAL TIME 07:37 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w