South Korea Trade Deal Appears Elusive
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South Korea’s new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a
"No Trump!" the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea's capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, but a stage and loudspeaker ensured their voices would soar above Gwanghwamun square and within earshot of US President Donald Trump's representatives.
The authorities have been scrambling to accommodate this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju, which is known for tombs, temples and pagodas.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues his trip throughout Asia Wednesday where he’s set to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, a historic city playing host to this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sits down with U.S. President Donald Trump for the second time in two months on Wednesday, with crucial trade and security issues that could chart the future of their 72-year alliance at stake.
The prime minister will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju before meeting the South Korean president in Seoul.