Spotted seals take a breath in waters off South Korea's northernmost front-line island of Baengnyeong on the Yellow Sea on June 2, 2023. (Yonhap)
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Spotted seals take a breath in waters off South Korea's northernmost front-line island of Baengnyeong on the Yellow Sea on June 2, 2023. (Yonhap)
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(LEAD) S. Korea capable of taking 'primary' responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS

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