(LEAD) Tillerson says U.S. understands 'diplomatic process' underway for THAAD deployment

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- The United States understands what it sees as a "diplomatic process" underway for the deployment of its advanced missile defense system in South Korea, its top diplomat said Thursday.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made the comments during his conversation with his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha over the phone, the first since their inaugurations.

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