Trump's Gyeongju Tour: The Silla Crown and South Korea's Diplomatic Charm

South Korea is set to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a special honor—a replica gold crown and the awarding of the 'Grand Order of Mugunghwa,' the nation's highest decoration, according to the presidential office.

Trump's arrival in South Korea marks the final stop on his Asian tour, which included Malaysia and Japan. High-profile trade discussions are anticipated with President Lee Jae Myung and China's President Xi Jinping. His entry was marked by an escort of U.S. and South Korean warplanes and a salute accompanied by a military band's rendition of 'YMCA.'

The visit includes a tour of Gyeongju's historical museum, where Trump will be gifted a replica Cheonmachong crown, symbolizing peaceful coexistence. A working lunch and dinner with international leaders will follow, concluding before the APEC summit.