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Donald Trump Jr. Confirms South Korea Visit at Shinsegae Chairman’s Invitation

The two-night trip starting April 28 will include meetings with South Korean business leaders, reflecting efforts to navigate U.S. trade tensions.

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Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (C) and his wife, Han Ji-hee (R), meet with Donald Trump Jr. in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 18, 2025, in this file photo provided by the group. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Donald Trump Jr. will visit South Korea from April 28 to April 30 at the invitation of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin.
  • The visit marks Trump Jr.'s first trip to South Korea since his father’s inauguration in January 2025.
  • Trump Jr. is expected to meet with key South Korean business officials, though specific details of his agenda remain undisclosed.
  • The visit comes during ongoing economic uncertainty tied to a delayed 25% U.S. tariff on South Korean imports announced earlier this month.
  • Chung Yong-jin, leveraging his close relationship with Trump Jr., has reportedly been asked by South Korean business circles to act as a liaison to the U.S. administration.