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A golf putter, two cowboy hats and plenty of compliments: How S. Korea’s President won over Trump
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) shaking hands with US President Donald Trump following their talks in the Oval Office on Aug 25.
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- Lee flattered Trump, which helped him avoid aggressive treatment compared to Zelensky.
- Lee pledged significant investments, including Korean Airlines buying US$50 billion in Boeing and GE Aerospace products, strengthening economic ties.
- Lee emphasised trilateral security cooperation with Japan and the US against North Korea, addressing Trump's concerns about regional stability.
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WASHINGTON – For his first meeting with US President Donald Trump
Apart from a golf putter customised to fit Mr Trump’s height and engraved with his name, and two cowboy hats embossed with Mr Trump’s favourite “Make America Great Again” (Maga) slogan, Mr Lee was armed with the best gift of all – compliments, and plenty of it.
