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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo stand as a military band plays the national anthems of both countries at the Pentagon, Oct. 23, 2014. Hagel welcomed his counterpart for a meeting to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo stand as a military band plays the national anthems of both countries at the Pentagon, Oct. 23, 2014. Hagel welcomed his counterpart for a meeting to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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