South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is scheduled to travel to the United States on Monday in an urgent diplomatic effort to resolve growing tensions following a large-scale immigration raid that resulted in the detention of hundreds of Korean workers. The incident has stirred controversy in both countries and threatens to overshadow Seoul’s recent pledge […]
Seoul and Washington Aim to Clarify Profit-Sharing, Operational Structure of July Deal Seoul, August 26, 2025 — A senior South Korean official announced Monday that South Korea and the United States will formalize a non-binding agreement to outline the operation and structure of a massive $350 billion investment fund, central to a July trade deal […]