South Korea gives golden crown to Trump, agrees to trade deal at APEC - The Washington Post

But beneath the pomp and glitz, other issues loom over the relationship, particularly on security issues. South Korean government officials are wary of Trump's desire for Seoul to pay more to host U.S. troops, and of the Trump administration's efforts to make security allies like South Korea take on more responsibility for defending themselves from security threats. That could put South Korea in a vulnerable position, given North Korea's advancements in its nuclear and missile program. 

And while the initial shock over the immigration raid at the Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia has faded, some lawmakers and civic groups remain frustrated with the incident. A coalition of more than two dozen civic groups and political parties held anti-U. S. protests in Gyeongju, accusing Trump of exploiting the longtime security ally…

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