South Korea Awards Trump Its Highest Honour

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump was honoured with South Korea’s highest civilian award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, during his state visit on October 29. The award was presented by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at a ceremony in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty. Ceremony

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North Korea Conducts Missile Tests Ahead of Trump’s Visit To South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

North Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully tested new sea-to-surface cruise missiles, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in South Korea. The launches were confirmed by Pyongyang’s state media, which claimed the missiles flew for more than two hours before hitting designated targets in the country’s western waters. Details Of The Launches

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US Push for $350B Fund Risks Crisis in South Korea

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]

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US Threatens 25% Tariff on South Korea

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

The United States has warned that a 25% tariff on key South Korean exports will come into effect on August 1 unless a new trade agreement is reached. The move is part of Washington’s renewed push to renegotiate economic terms with key allies, reigniting trade tensions between the two countries. Seoul Races to Avoid Economic […]