President Trump Gifts Signed Hats and Golf Balls to President Lee's Aides
Commemorative Coins Presented to All
On the 25th (local time), President Lee Jaemyung presented President Donald Trump with a turtle ship model, a golf club, and a 'MAGA' hat, among other items, to commemorate the South Korea-U.S. summit. In return, President Trump gifted President Lee and his aides with a photo album from the time of his assassination attempt, golf balls, and shirt pins.
According to the Presidential Office, President Lee gave President Trump a turtle ship model and other items that had been prepared in advance in South Korea. The turtle ship model measures 30 cm in width and 25 cm in length and was crafted by Oh Jungcheol, a master mechanical assembler at HD Hyundai. The golf club, a putter, was custom-made by a domestic company to fit President Trump’s height, and his name was engraved on it. The MAGA hat was designed in the shape of a 'cowboy hat,' a style President Trump had not worn before, and one was also made for his wife, Melania. Additionally, when President Trump expressed interest, President Lee gifted him his signature pen, saying it was "an honor."
President Trump also presented gifts to President Lee and his aides. When President Lee mentioned that he would like to receive a gift and referred to a photo album containing pictures from the time of President Trump’s assassination attempt, President Trump gifted him the photo album.
While giving President Trump the pen, President Lee mentioned he would like to receive a gift and brought up the photo album containing pictures from the assassination attempt. Later, President Trump presented this album to President Lee as a gift. President Trump also personally wrote, "You are a great leader. Korea will have an amazing future at greater heights together with you. I will always be with you," and handed it to President Lee.
After the expanded meeting, President Trump guided President Lee’s accompanying aides to a 'gift room,' allowing them to choose gifts they liked. He personally signed the hats, golf balls, and shirt pins selected by the aides and distributed commemorative coins to everyone.
Kang Yoojeong, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, held a briefing at the Washington, D.C. press center after the summit concluded, stating, "There was a time for exchanging gifts," and added, "The meeting was conducted in a consistently warm and friendly atmosphere, and it was an opportunity for both leaders to build mutual affection and trust."
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