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South Korea Invests $350 Billion as Trump Plans Kim Meet

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump Welcomes Lee

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed South Korea President Lee Jae Myung at the White House to discuss North Korea.
Lee called Trump's resolve to meet Kim Jong Un a hard-won opportunity for change.
Trump said he plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, though no meeting is confirmed.
South Korea pledged a $350 billion investment in the United States under last year’s trade deal.

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North Korean Delegation Moves

North Korea diplomats attended President Donald Trump's UN address but skipped Lee's speech.
Two diplomats listened to Trump while permanent representative Kim Jong was absent.
The delegation moved from its assigned 10th-row left seat to the far-right, second-to-last row.
UN officials logged a formal seat-change request from the North Korea delegation; motive remains unconfirmed.

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Trump Welcomes Lee

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed South Korea President Lee Jae Myung at the White House to discuss North Korea.
Lee called Trump's resolve to meet Kim Jong Un a hard-won opportunity for change.
Trump said he plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, though no meeting is confirmed.
South Korea pledged a $350 billion investment in the United States under last year’s trade deal.

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