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South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young, foreground, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reaffirm the strong security ties between the two nations during a press conference following the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meeting at the Pentagon, Oct. 8, 2010. The talks alternate between Seoul, South Korea, and Washington, D. C.

SECURITY TIES

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young, foreground, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reaffirm the strong security ties between the two nations during a press conference following the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meeting at the Pentagon, Oct. 8, 2010. The talks alternate between Seoul, South Korea, and Washington, D. C.

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