特朗普向李在明赠送"白宫黄金钥匙" 报道称，姜勋植还表示，特朗普为特别嘉宾亲自设计了该钥匙，获赠该礼物的有以色列总理内塔尼亚 胡、日本前首相麻生太郞、特斯拉首席执行官马斯克等。 来源：中国新闻网 从姜勋植公开的照片可见，装有钥匙的木箱刻有白宫图案，钥匙上刻有"白宫钥匙"(KEY TO THE WHITE HOUSE)的句子。 图片来源：《海峡时报》报道截图 据韩联社报道，姜勋植表示，特朗普本月16日在与韩国驻美大使康京和的交谈环节中特别向李在明致以 问候。特朗普当时表示，他在10月访韩时曾获赠非常珍贵的礼物，因此想为李在明送上特别礼物。 中新网12月26日电 综合外媒报道，韩国总统室秘书室长(幕僚长)姜勋植当地时间24日在社交媒体上发布 消息称，美国总统特朗普向韩国总统李在明赠送了"白宫黄金钥匙"，并称希望这份特别礼物成为韩美关 系"牢不可破的象征"。 报道称，特朗普所说的"珍贵礼物"可能是指李在明在亚太经合组织(APEC)领导人非正式会议期间举行 的韩美首脑会谈上，向特朗普赠送的新罗王朝文物。而特朗普此次"送礼"在一定程度上可被解读为一种 回礼。 编辑：陈俊明 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 本文为转载内容，授 ...

赵显还表示，韩外交部明年将适时促成韩美领导人会谈，检查双方达成的协议落实情况等。 此前，李在明本月3日在青瓦台迎宾馆举行外媒记者会。李在明在回答记者提问时表示，稳定地管理好韩中关系有着重要意义，希望能够尽早访华。李在明 表示，韩国和中国在地理、经济、历史、社会文化上有着不可分割的关系，稳定地管理好韩中关系有着重要意义。两国可以在文化、经济、民间交流等领域 展开合作。 报道称，赵显当天在首尔外交部大楼向李在明汇报工作。他表示，"将于明年早些时候推进总统对中国进行国事访问"。他同时称，韩国将持续开展韩日"穿 梭外交"，继续深化合作，并与俄罗斯保持必要沟通。 【环球网报道 记者 姜蔼玲】据韩联社报道，韩国外交部长官赵显19日表示，外交部将推进总统李在明明年访华事宜。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming APEC meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, is a significant event, marking the first visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea in 11 years, which has generated considerable attention and anticipation in the local media and among the public [1][14]. Group 1: APEC Meeting Significance - Gyeongju is referred to as a "museum without walls" and is proud to host the APEC 2025 meeting, which is seen as a major event for the local population [1][5]. - The APEC meeting is expected to enhance diplomatic relations, particularly between China and South Korea, amidst concerns regarding U.S.-South Korea relations [11][12]. Group 2: Visa Policy Changes - The South Korean government has implemented a temporary visa exemption policy for Chinese group tourists from September 29, 2025, to June 30, 2026, allowing groups of three or more to enter without a visa for up to 15 days [5][7]. - This policy is viewed as a reciprocal gesture following China's visa exemption for South Korean citizens, leading to an increase in Chinese tourists in South Korea [5][7]. Group 3: Local Sentiment Towards China - Local residents express a welcoming attitude towards Chinese tourists, noting the increase in visitors due to the new visa policies [5][7]. - Cultural and archaeological collaborations between Gyeongju and Chinese cities, particularly Xi'an, are highlighted as a foundation for strengthening ties [7][11]. Group 4: Anticipation for Xi Jinping's Visit - There is a strong expectation among South Koreans for Xi Jinping's visit to foster improved relations and mutual understanding between the two countries [12][14]. - The visit is seen as an opportunity to address past tensions and explore new avenues for cooperation, particularly in trade and cultural exchanges [14][16].

Core Points - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of not excluding China from discussions, acknowledging China's advancements in technology and its competitive position against South Korean companies [1] - Lee expressed optimism regarding the South Korea-U.S. relationship, welcoming former President Trump as a potential "peace builder" for the Korean Peninsula [1] - A trade agreement was reached between South Korea and the U.S. in July, although specific details are still pending, with Lee acknowledging existing differences in negotiations but remaining hopeful for a successful agreement [1]

Core Insights - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of not excluding China from discussions, acknowledging China's advancements in technology and its competitive position against South Korean companies [1] - Lee expressed optimism regarding the South Korea-U.S. relationship, welcoming former President Trump as a potential "peace builder" for the Korean Peninsula [1] - A trade agreement was reached between South Korea and the U.S. in July, although specific details are still pending, with Lee acknowledging existing differences in negotiations but remaining hopeful for a successful outcome [1]

Group 1 - Over 300 South Korean employees of Korean companies in the U.S. were released after being detained for alleged "illegal residency," with only one choosing to remain in the U.S. [1][2] - The incident has caused shock, anger, and panic among the South Korean public, leading President Yoon Suk-yeol to suggest it may deter South Korean companies from investing in the U.S. [1][9] - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale raid, marking the largest single-location operation in its nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration [6][9]. Group 2 - The South Korean government coordinated with the U.S. to ensure the detained citizens returned voluntarily rather than being deported, with assurances of fair treatment for future visits to the U.S. [3] - The operation targeted a battery factory collaboration between Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution, resulting in the detention of 475 workers, over 300 of whom were South Korean [3][9]. - Following the incident, there are reports of South Korean workers beginning to withdraw from LG's U.S. production facilities, and LG has requested subcontractors to prepare emergency plans [10].

Group 1 - Lee Jae-myung's administration is struggling to balance diplomatic relations between the US and China, showing hesitation towards China while emphasizing loyalty to the US [1][6] - Recent discussions with former officials indicate that there are perceptions within the US that Lee is pro-China, which he strongly denies, asserting that US interests are his priority [1][2] - The US postponed a scheduled tariff negotiation with South Korea, which has raised concerns domestically about the US exerting pressure on South Korea for concessions [2][4] Group 2 - South Korea's position in trade negotiations is weakened compared to Japan, which has made significant commitments to the US, including a $550 billion investment plan [4][6] - The failure to reach agreements by the August 1 deadline could result in South Korea adopting unfavorable terms set by other countries, losing negotiation leverage [4][6] - Lee's approach of prioritizing US relations may lead to South Korea being viewed as a subordinate partner rather than an equal, diminishing its strategic importance in the US-China rivalry [6][8] Group 3 - Historical success for South Korea has stemmed from maintaining a balanced approach between the US and China, which is now jeopardized by Lee's "Korea-US first" strategy [7][8] - The recent postponement of talks, attributed to US priorities favoring China, highlights a strategic miscalculation by Lee, who aimed to strengthen ties with the US [8]

Group 1 - The postponement of the US-Korea "2+2" tariff negotiations indicates a potential cooling of US-Korea relations, as this is not the first time the US has canceled meetings with South Korea [1][4] - The US is pressuring South Korea to follow Japan's example by opening its market to US agricultural products, which South Korea has deemed unacceptable [3][6] - The recent trade agreement between the US and Japan, which involved significant concessions from Japan, puts additional pressure on South Korea to comply with similar demands [5][7] Group 2 - South Korea's agricultural sector may face severe challenges if it agrees to US demands, as the influx of US agricultural products could harm local farmers [6][7] - The relationship between the US and South Korea appears increasingly unequal, with the US seemingly disregarding South Korea's interests in negotiations [4][10] - South Korea's economic ties with China are significant, with bilateral trade exceeding $300 billion, suggesting that maintaining a balanced approach in foreign relations is crucial for South Korea [7][10] Group 3 - The South Korean government is urged to reassess its relationship with the US, recognizing that the US's recent actions may be a tactic to force concessions [10] - There is a call for South Korea to protect its economic interests and not to follow Japan's path of significant concessions under pressure [8][10] - The future of US-Korea relations will depend on South Korea's ability to assert its interests and negotiate from a position of strength [10]