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flag Trump visited South Korea, received top honors, and failed to secure a major investment deal amid trade disputes.

flag President Donald Trump visited South Korea on October 29, 2025, receiving a gold medal and replica crown—the country’s highest honor—during a ceremonial welcome. flag Despite Trump’s claim that a $350 billion investment deal was “pretty much finalized,” no formal agreement was reached. flag South Korea resisted direct cash commitments, citing economic stability, and instead offered loans and currency swap lines. flag Trade talks stalled over investment structure, profit distribution, and a 25% auto tariff affecting Hyundai and Kia. flag While Trump softened his usual rhetoric, emphasizing mutual benefit, officials acknowledged progress was slower than expected. flag The visit occurred during the APEC summit in Gyeongju, amid rising global protectionism and tensions from a recent U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai plant. flag Unlike Japan’s $550 billion pledge, South Korea has not matched that level of commitment.

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