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Trump talks up trade deal prospects as Asia tour hits South Korea

The main item on the agenda will be the unresolved trade agreement between the US and South Korea.

US President Donald Trump is greeted by South Korea's Foreign Mister Cho Hyun upon his arrival at the airport in Gyeongju on Oct 29.

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