25.08.2025 22:19
U.S. President Donald Trump made notable statements just hours before his first summit with South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung. Trump stated, "It seems like there is some sort of purge or revolution happening in South Korea. We cannot do business in such an environment."
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US President Donald Trump made harsh statements towards Seoul just hours before his summit with South Korea's new leader Lee Jae Myung at the White House.
"IT SEEMS LIKE THERE IS A KIND OF REVOLUTION IN SOUTH KOREA" In a statement on his social media account, Trump said, "It seems like there is a kind of purge or revolution in South Korea. We cannot do business in such an environment."
IT COINCIDES WITH THE DISCOURSE OF EXTREME RIGHT-WING CIRCLES Trump's statements, made ahead of a critical visit for South Korean President Lee, who took office after a sudden election in June, escalated tensions between the two countries. Lee had assumed the presidency following the political crisis that began with the ousting of his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol after a failed martial law attempt.
Trump's remarks align with the rhetoric of extreme right-wing circles in South Korea. These groups defend the ousted former president Yoon as a "victim of communist oppression" and continue their claims of election fraud.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung NEGOTIATIONS ON DEFENSE SPENDING, TRADE, AND NUCLEAR COOPERATION CONTINUE The main agenda of the visit includes defense spending, trade, and nuclear cooperation. The Washington administration is demanding billions of dollars in additional contributions from Seoul for the costs of the 28,500 American soldiers stationed in South Korea. Trump is also expected to raise issues such as the North Korean threat, trade barriers, maritime security, and the American shipbuilding industry.
President Lee aims to maintain a balanced policy in relations by keeping particularly sensitive topics in the background for now and creating a positive diplomatic atmosphere. The Seoul administration is cautious about the US plans to use its military presence on the Korean Peninsula against regional actors like China while adhering to NATO standards in defense spending.
INVESTMENTS IN THE US WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED Economic relations will also be prominent during President Lee's visit to the US. His visit to the Hanwha shipyard in Philadelphia will particularly highlight South Korea's investments in the American shipbuilding sector. The summit will also address North Korea's nuclear program. Before heading to Washington, Lee met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, sending a message to strengthen the South Korea-Japan-US trilateral cooperation.
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