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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Luke Reevey

Trump honoured with golden crown by South Korea: ‘I could wear it right now’

Donald Trump South Korea Gold National Security

Donald Trump has been awarded South Korea’s highest honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, for his contribution "to the national security of Korea."

After speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on the final leg of his Asian tour, Trump was handed the gold crown by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday (29 October) - making him the first US president to receive the award.

"I could wear it right now," Trump joked as he inspected the gift.

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