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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung salutes to the national flag during a celebration to mark 77th Armed Forces Day in Gyeryong, South Korea, October 1, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung salutes to the national flag during a celebration to mark 77th Armed Forces Day in Gyeryong, South Korea, October 1, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool

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