South Korea awards Trump gold crown amid deal to unlock $350bn trade talks

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Justin McCurry in Busan and Jasper JollyOctober 29, 2025 at 07:06 AM

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During APEC meetings in South Korea, President Donald Trump received a golden crown from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as part of efforts to finalize a $350 billion trade deal between the two countries. The agreement includes investment and shipbuilding cooperation details. The meeting took place shortly after Trump's arrival on Wednesday for the summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Prior to this, Trump had met with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. Additionally, Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping later during his trip, focusing on US-China trade relations and a potential deal to cut tariffs.

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