Trump Becomes First US President to Receive South Korea’s Highest Honor

President Trump was given a massive gold crown Wednesday by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who proclaimed a new “golden age” of the nations’ alliance. Trump, known for his love of the precious metal, which he has used extensively to redecorate the Oval Office, also received the Grand Order of Mugungwha, South Korea’s highest honor, featuring a large medallion on a golden necklace. “It’s as beautiful as it can possibly be…. I’d like to wear it right now,” Trump told his host, who told him the award recognized Trump’s efforts to improve relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Thailand and Cambodia sign peace agreement

US President Donald Trump oversaw the signing of a peace accord between the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand on Sunday in Malaysia, building on a truce signed several months ago following deadly border clashes. CNN’s Ivan Watson takes a look at the key events leading up to the peace declaration, and explains what it means for Trump.