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South Korean soldiers wave to U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel after a military parade to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korean alliance in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2013.

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South Korean soldiers wave to U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel after a military parade to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korean alliance in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2013.

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