Trump, Lee Jae Myung to Meet in Washington on August 25

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South Korea has pledged $350 billion in U.S. investments and $100 billion in energy purchases as part of the deal

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This summit reflects U.S. and South Korea’s joint effort to adapt regional alliances amid evolving geopolitical challenges

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