President Trump received the Silla gold crown replica and the Order of Mugunghwa, South Korea’s highest national decoration, from President Lee Jae-myung.
“From the very moment he was handed the crown, he couldn’t take his eyes off it,” said body language expert Judi James in an interview with The Mirror. “That kind of reaction usually happens when a gift genuinely delights the recipient. His gestures clearly showed he was extremely excited in that moment.”
“Even though his mouth stayed closed, he slightly shifted his body from side to side — a subtle sign of restrained joy,” James added.
Following the ceremony, the two leaders shared a private lunch tailored to Trump’s personal taste, featuring grilled U.S. beef, gochujang-spiced fish, and mini hamburgers served with ketchup. Dessert was a gold-dusted brownie, dubbed the “Peace Dessert,” symbolizing friendship between the two nations.