US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea to attend the APEC Summit. He received a very special welcome. South Korea presented Trump with a golden crown and also awarded him the country’s highest honor, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa. This honor is given to very special individuals or foreign heads of state.
The crown presented to Trump is beautifully and intricately designed. It features tall golden spikes and dangling gold leaf-like pieces. This crown is considered a symbol of peace and prosperity. According to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s office, this crown symbolizes a new era in which the United States and South Korea will work together for a peaceful future on the Korean Peninsula.
What is the story of the Golden Crown?
The crown presented to Trump is not a real one, but a replica. This crown is a replica of a real gold crown called Cheonmachong, which was found in the city of Gyeongju. This city is a highly historic city and was once the capital of the Silla Kingdom, which ruled a large part of the Korean Peninsula until the 9th century.
For what did you receive the highest honor?
Trump was also awarded South Korea’s highest civilian award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa. This honor is named after the Mugunghwa flower, which is known as the Rose of Sharon in English. It is South Korea’s national flower. President Lee stated that Trump was being awarded this honor for his efforts to establish peace.
Trump jokingly said while receiving the medal of honor, “I want to wear it right now.” Trump is the first US president to receive this award. During the visit, Trump discussed trade agreements and tariff reductions with President Lee. South Korea wants the US to impose a maximum tariff of 15% on its goods, in exchange for increased investment in the US.
