The President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung, presented Donald Trump, the head of the White House, with the "Order of Mugunghwa" — the highest award of the country, as well as a golden replica of an ancient crown from the Silla era. This was reported by Reuters.
The publication emphasized that this award is given only to the most significant guests of South Korea. According to the president, it was awarded to Trump for his efforts aimed at establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula. The gift of the crown also symbolizes the strong ties and friendship between the USA and South Korea.
Donald Trump is concluding his trip to Asia with a visit to Gyeongju, where he was welcomed by an orchestra performing the famous song YMCA and a military salute. For lunch in honor of the American leader, his favorite dishes were served, including patties with ketchup, salad with Thousand Island dressing, and fish glazed with ketchup and Korean hot sauce, with chocolate brownies adorned with gold for dessert.
The South Korean side views Trump's visit as an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations, marking it as a "golden beginning" of a new stage of cooperation.
