The statement said the decision made by the regime to deploy THAAD without any consent of the "National Assembly" failed to reflect the least intention of the people.

To mend the north-south relations, sincere dialogue for mutual understanding should be prioritized, not deploying such weapon, it said, urging the regime to retract the deployment plan at once.

Earlier, the Songju Christian Federation declared a signature campaign involving religionists in Songju County, North Kyongsang Province, the site for THAAD, with a placard saying no to THAAD displayed. It posted together with other residents No-THAAD articles on websites.