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by James Tweedie

JOHN KERRY reaffirmed US support for South Korea yesterday, threatening Pyongyang with further sanctions during a trip to Seoul.

The US Secretary of State said the military alliance between the Washington and Seoul “is absolutely stronger than ever.”

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