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South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shake hands after signing a series of documents relating to agreements reached during the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meetings between the two nations at the Pentagon, Oct. 8, 2010.

PENTAGON HANDSHAKE

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shake hands after signing a series of documents relating to agreements reached during the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meetings between the two nations at the Pentagon, Oct. 8, 2010.

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