President Trump Participates in a High Honor Presentation

To honor your achievements in paving the way toward peace on the Korean Peninsula six years ago and in anticipation of the peace and prosperity you will bring to the Korean Peninsula, we present you this medal with our deepest approach appreciation. Thank you very much. It's as beautiful as could possibly be. I always cherish it. The people of Korea are awarding you with this medal with their deep appreciation. Thank you very much. It's great honor. We're going to keep it very good. Korea is very, very special. We have very great relationship and it will continue and only get stronger. Thank you very much. Like to wear it right now. Thank you so much. We'll cherish. Thank you very much everybody. Appreciate it. Next is a gift from President to President Trump. This is the Chomanchong Gold Crown, which is a key artifact that represents the Shilla Dynasty, the first Korean kingdom to unite the Korean peninsula. This gold crown is the largest and most extravagant of the six existing gold crowns from the Sila period. The Cheongnachong gold crown symbolizes the divine connection between the authority of the heavens and sovereignty on earth, as well as the strong leadership and authority of a leader. We present this bold crown to you on this joyous occasion of your state visit to Gyeongju because it symbolizes the spirit of Silla which brought peace to the Korean peninsula for the first time and the opening of the golden age of the Korea US Alliance. New to new trust and companionship between Korea and the United States. Absolutely. Thank you very much everybody. Appreciate it. Thank you very much. And.