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President Lee accepts Trump's golf invitation, receives signed pen
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President Lee accepts Trump's golf invitation, receives signed pen

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to play golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump, accepting his invitation for a round.
  • Lee received a signed pen from Trump during a recent dinner, which he believes was a callback to a previous gift.
  • The president indicated that the golf engagement is likely to proceed, suggesting he needs to prepare for the outing.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has accepted an invitation from former U.S. President Donald Trump for a golf outing, signaling a potential continuation of their interactions. The two leaders recently met for a dinner where Trump presented Lee with a pen he had used for signing documents.

Lee shared that he believes Trump's gift of the signed pen was a thoughtful gesture, possibly referencing a pen Lee had previously given Trump during their first summit. This exchange highlights a personal rapport developing between the two political figures.

My wife made a promise with her finger, and when we parted after lunch today, he said again that we should play golf together.

โ€” Lee Jae-myungdescribing Donald Trump's repeated invitation for a golf game.

The president also indicated that the proposed golf match is more than just a casual remark. He mentioned that his wife had secured a promise from Trump, and that Trump reiterated the invitation upon their departure. Lee suggested that preparations for the golf game might be necessary, implying the engagement is likely to take place.

I thought it was just a passing remark, but I think I need to prepare.

โ€” Lee Jae-myungcommenting on the seriousness of the golf invitation from Donald Trump.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.