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Trump and South Korea's Lee Discuss Trade Amid Turmoil
8/25/2025
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- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Trump on August 25, 2025, after political turmoil in South Korea.
- Trump raised concerns about South Korean government raids on churches and military bases.
- They discussed a trade deal limiting tariffs on South Korean goods to 15%.
- Lee previously visited Japan to strengthen relations amid challenges from the Trump administration.
- Lee has faced personal and political challenges, including an assassination attempt in January 2024.
