Trump Receives Lavish,Ketchup-Focused Welcome at South Korea Summit
GYEONGJU,SOUTH KOREA – Former U.S. President Donald Trump is receiving a highly personalized and opulent welcome during a diplomatic visit to South Korea, highlighted by a bespoke menu featuring ketchup-accompanied dishes and displays of gold, including a golden crown and state medal. The unusual level of accommodation has drawn attention amidst ongoing discussions regarding security alliances and nuclear submarine technology.
The summit, hosted in Gyeongju, has centered around strengthening the US-South Korea alliance, with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasizing a ”golden future” for the partnership - a sentiment visually reinforced by his choice of a gold tie during initial meetings. However, the focus has increasingly shifted to the tailored experience designed for Trump, raising questions about diplomatic priorities and resource allocation.
lunch at a Gyeongju museum featured a menu specifically prepared to Trump’s tastes, according to Reuters. Dishes included mini meatballs with ketchup, a ”Korean Sincerity Plate” combining US meat and Korean rice, grilled fish marinated in gochujang and ketchup, and a gold-decorated brownie dubbed “Peace Dessert.” Dinner will include wines from Trump Winery, specifically Trump Chardonnay and Trump Cabernet Sauvignon.
the personalized treatment extends beyond the culinary.Trump was presented with a golden crown and a state medal upon arrival. Despite the elaborate arrangements,Trump himself posted on his social media platform,Truth Social,stating,”I did not go to meet with Canada in South Korea!”
South korean President Lee is seeking fuel support from Trump for nuclear-powered submarines,citing the ongoing technical state of war on the Korean Peninsula,while clarifying the request is for conventionally armed submarines utilizing nuclear energy.
The influx of dignitaries has reportedly strained Gyeongju’s infrastructure, with some diplomats experiencing difficulty securing hotel accommodations and meeting venues.The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs countered these reports, stating that only half of the region’s accommodations are currently full. Several leaders reportedly adjusted their schedules to accommodate Trump’s itinerary.
