Not consistent with unlimited exquisite class missiles/defenses. Most of these systems were paid for by the colonies, so in OP, ROK PM saying he can’t stop US decision is sign that the canons were pointed at him.

https://x.com/RnaudBertrand/status/2031532764978373060 The ROK system was deployed under Trump 45 regime, at great protest from China, with tourism, trade and culture (kpop) halted.