{"id":2367813,"date":"2024-11-12T14:02:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T19:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korean-president-prepares-golf-game-for-trumps-return-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T14:03:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T19:03:56","slug":"south-korean-president-prepares-golf-game-for-trumps-return-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korean-president-prepares-golf-game-for-trumps-return-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korean president prepares golf game for Trump\u2019s return &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsouth-korean-president-prepares-golf-game-for-trumps-return-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2367813&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>South\u200c Korean\u200c President Yoon Suk Yeol is\u2064 preparing \u2063for a\u2064 potential &#8220;golf diplomacy&#8221; with \u2064President-elect Donald Trump, who is\u200b expected to return to the White\u2062 House in January 2025. Acknowledging Trump&#8217;s affinity for \u2063golf, which he utilized to build relationships with lawmakers and global leaders during his first presidency,\u2063 Yoon has \u2062started practicing golf for the first\u200b time in eight years. His preparation comes as he aims to engage in diplomatic discussions over nine or 18 holes, especially in light\u2062 of Trump&#8217;s\u200c history of \u200chosting international leaders at his\u200c various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scottish-parliament-rejects-proposal-to-investigate-trumps-finances\/\" title=\"Scottish Parliament Rejects Proposal to Investigate Trump\u2019s Finances\">golf courses<\/a>\u200b across the U.S. and \u2063around the world. Trump&#8217;s connections with leaders, including the \u2062late \u200bJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo\u200c Abe, emphasize the\u2063 significance of personal rapport in international \u2064relations. As Trump \u2064campaigns for reelection, he has integrated\u200b mentions of his golfing\u200d experiences \u2062into his\u200c public discussions.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">South Korean president prepares golf game for Trump&rsquo;s return<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1879834\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Donald Trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> is teeing up for a return to the White House in January 2025, and one world leader is preparing his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woke-wake-up-call-wnba-players-reverse-course-will-not-protest-during-national-anthem-at-olympics\/\" title=\"Woke Wake-Up Call? WNBA Players Reverse Course, Will Not Protest During National Anthem At Olympics\">game ahead<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"golf\">golf<\/a> lover&rsquo;s return to power.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump, a known golf enjoyer, played often throughout his first four years as president and used the endeavor to get close with lawmakers and world leaders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"South Korean\">South Korean<\/a> President Yoon Suk Yeol is readying his golf skills ahead of expected diplomacy mixed in with nine or 18 holes on the golf course, his office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/11\/12\/asia\/south-korea-president-yoon-trump-golf-intl-hnk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"told\">told<\/a> CNN.<\/p>\n<p>Yoon &ldquo;recently began practicing golf again for the first time in eight years, in preparation for &lsquo;golf diplomacy&rsquo; with President-elect Trump,&rdquo; the outlet reported, after &ldquo;following the advice of those around him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-kelly-same-people-criticizing-trump-peddled-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Mike Kelly: Same People Criticizing Trump Peddled Russia Collusion Hoax\">president-elect<\/a> has various golf courses in Florida, Virginia, and New Jersey, along with others around the country and the world. His visits to his golf courses during his first term included one with the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whom Trump grew a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-touts-meeting-with-gop-lawmakers-future-of-the-party\/\" title=\"Pence touts meeting with GOP lawmakers, future of the party\">strong relationship<\/a> with during his tenure. Abe was assassinated in 2022, more than a year after Trump left office.<\/p>\n<p>While campaigning for a return to the White House, Trump has occasionally discussed his golf game and the sport at a wider level, along with hitting the greens.<\/p>\n<p>During the presidential debate between Trump and President Joe Biden in June, the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/live-blog-posts\/trump-hits-biden-over-physical-fitness-and-golf-game-cant-hit-a-ball-50-yards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"sparred\">sparred<\/a> over their golf games, including a dispute over their golf handicaps.<\/p>\n<p>The president-elect was also targeted while golfing at his course in Florida two months ago, marking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3157067\/secret-service-did-not-sweep-perimeter-golf-course-trump-playing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"second assassination attempt\">second assassination attempt<\/a> on him during the campaign cycle. The second would-be assassin was thwarted before getting in the line of sight of Trump.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The U.S.-South Korean relationship made headlines during Trump&rsquo;s first term in office with Trump&rsquo;s outreach efforts to North Korea. Since leaving office, tensions have mounted between the two Koreas as the North associates more closely with Russia and other adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>Threats by North Korea, China, and Russia are expected to be some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">top foreign policy issues<\/a> for the Trump administration, along with wars in Gaza and Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1879834\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1879834\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Korean president sharpens golf skills for Trump&#8217;s return<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2367814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trump-golf-south-korea-president.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[3817,11583,4133,34188,3634],"class_list":["post-2367813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-diplomacy","tag-golf","tag-news","tag-south-korea","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trump-golf-south-korea-president.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2367813"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2367817,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367813\/revisions\/2367817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2367814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2367813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2367813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2367813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}