South Korea Gifts Trump a Replica of an Ancient Gold Crown

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Yan ZhuangOctober 29, 2025 at 01:02 PM

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President Trump received a replica of an ancient golden crown from President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea during their meeting on October 29, 2025, in Gyeongju. The ceremony took place at the Gyeongju National Museum as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The crown is a reproduction of one discovered in 1973 from the Cheonmachong tomb and believed to have belonged to a Silla king. President Trump called it "very special." Additionally, Mr. Lee presented Mr. Trump with South Korea's highest decoration, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa. The city of Gyeongju was chosen as the venue due to its rich cultural heritage from the ancient Silla Kingdom, known for its extensive use of gold in royal artifacts.

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South Korea

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