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South Korea gifts Trump replica of ancient golden crown Estelle.Bronkhorst Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:30 SEOUL - US President Donald Trump may be facing no kings protests back home, but in South Korea officials had the perfect gift for the monarch-loving magnate -- a replica golden crown.Trump met South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, part of a visit in which he is expected to hold tense trade talks with China s Xi Jinping.And capping a lavish welcome ceremony in the historic capital Gyeongju, Trump was presented with a replica of a crown worn by the kings of Silla, the dynasty that ruled from 57 BC to 935 AD.The gift was a replica of the largest and most extravagant of the existing gold crowns from the Silla period, Trump was told.It represented the divine connection between heavenly and earthly leadership .Seoul s presidential office said the headgear symbolises peace, coexistence, and shared prosperity on the peninsula -- values that mirror the Silla dynasty s long era of stability .Trump has made no secret of his love of monarchies the world over.Americans rallied across the country this month in opposition to what organisers call Trump s king-like presidency and erosion of democratic norms in the United States.Trump mocked the rallies on social media, sharing AI-generated posts showing himself wearing a crown while flying a fighter jet emblazoned with the words King Trump dumping faeces on protesters.The US leader was also presented in South Korea with the Grand Order of Mugunghwa -- the country s highest decoration.The medal had a laurel leaf design that symbolises prosperity and it was given in anticipation of the peace and prosperity you will bring to the Korean peninsula , Trump was told. It s a great honour, the US president said. I d like to wear it right now. Trump s love of gold is also well-known.He has bedecked the Oval Office with gold the White House described as of the highest quality .And he was gifted a gold-plated golf ball during a visit to Tokyo this week.President Lee wore a gold tie to his meeting with Trump symbolising the golden future of the alliance between the two countries.The Silla crown replica was also chosen in light of Trump s known preference for gold decorations at the White House , the presidential office said. Seoul also said Wednesday s state luncheon for Trump will include a gold-themed dessert symbolising the alliance s enduring trust and the two nations shared commitment to peace and prosperity .The golden citrus dessert dish will include a gold adorned brownie and seasonal fruits served with buckwheat tea .The dessert plate will feature the word PEACE! , Seoul s presidential office said, echoing the two leaders first meeting when they pledged to act as a peacemaker and a pacemaker for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

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