South Korea and the United States finalized a trade agreement during President Trump's visit to Gyeongju, with South Korea committing to invest $350 billion in the US economy in exchange for reduced tariffs from 25% to 15% on Korean goods.</span

Korea Herald

BBC News

South Korea and the United States finalized a trade agreement during President Trump's visit to Gyeongju, with South Korea committing to invest $350 billion in the US economy in exchange for reduced tariffs from 25% to 15% on Korean goods.

The investment package includes $200 billion in cash investments capped at $20 billion annually and $150 billion for shipbuilding cooperation, with profits split equally between the countries until principal is recovered.</span

Financial Times

The Korea Times

The investment package includes $200 billion in cash investments capped at $20 billion annually and $150 billion for shipbuilding cooperation, with profits split equally between the countries until principal is recovered.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung requested Trump's approval for nuclear submarine fuel supply, arguing that conventional diesel submarines have limited underwater endurance for tracking North Korean and Chinese submarines.</span

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung requested Trump's approval for nuclear submarine fuel supply, arguing that conventional diesel submarines have limited underwater endurance for tracking North Korean and Chinese submarines.

Trump received South Korea's highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, and a replica golden crown during ceremonies in Gyeongju, becoming the first US president to receive the decoration.</span

Daily Mail

Trump received South Korea's highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, and a replica golden crown during ceremonies in Gyeongju, becoming the first US president to receive the decoration.

North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles on Tuesday, just before Trump's arrival in South Korea, despite Trump's repeated public offers to meet with Kim Jong-un during his Asia trip.</span

North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles on Tuesday, just before Trump's arrival in South Korea, despite Trump's repeated public offers to meet with Kim Jong-un during his Asia trip.

Trump expressed optimism about his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating he believes they will reach a deal that will be good for both countries during the APEC summit proceedings.</span

The Hill

Trump expressed optimism about his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating he believes they will reach a deal that will be good for both countries during the APEC summit proceedings.

US-South Korea Seal $350B Trade Deal, Trump Gets Top Honor

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