Protesters hold portraits of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and South Korean Prime Minister Chung Un-chan (R) during a rally to appose Gates' visit as policemen surround them to block in front of the Government Complex in Seoul October 21, 2009. Gates said on Wednesday North Korea had become a more deadly threat to the region and Washington would never tolerate a nuclear-armed Pyongyang. The sign (L) reads, "We oppose U.S. Defense Secretary's visit to South Korea, who forces invasion alliance." REUTERS/Choi Bu-Seok (SOUTH KOREA MILITARY POLITICS CONFLICT)
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