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cliffside

(1,464 posts)
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 12:15 AM Wednesday

Oh My ... A Crown - South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-award-trump-its-highest-medal-gift-him-golden-crown-2025-10-29/

"SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Korea will welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a replica gold crown and award him with the "Grand Order of Mugunghwa", the country's highest decoration, the presidential office said."
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Oh My ... A Crown - South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown (Original Post) cliffside Wednesday OP
From Wikipedia: markodochartaigh Wednesday #1
Sounds perfect crazylikafox Wednesday #2
It does to me too. I was going to write markodochartaigh Wednesday #3
He will be oblivious to any meaning and focus on the glitter of the crown, quote is fine. nt cliffside Wednesday #6
A perfect suck-up. nt allegorical oracle Wednesday #14
Thanks ... he'll focus on the replica of the golden crown, we know he likes gold :) nt cliffside Wednesday #4
+1 dalton99a Wednesday #5
I wonder when he'll start wearing it all the time, after all the dirtbag alread believe that he's a king. Dave Bowman Wednesday #7
Anytime the camera is on him. Hes hellbent on making himself look like an ass, Volaris Wednesday #8
Yeah, but he's not a king durablend Wednesday #13
They're playing his dumb ass Stacey Grove Wednesday #9
pic Celerity Wednesday #10
Oh, yeah! peggysue2 Wednesday #16
LOL, is he going to brag about Mugunghwa, Mugunghwa in every public speaking appearance? tanyev Wednesday #11
You just cannot make this shit up. boston bean Wednesday #12
They're playing him for a fool. Baitball Blogger Wednesday #15

markodochartaigh

(4,524 posts)
1. From Wikipedia:
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 12:19 AM
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"By statute, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa is the highest decoration in Korea; however, in the eyes of the public, it is not well regarded. Many Koreans feel that the order has far less significance. This is because it is self-awarded and is based on winning an election, not on any positive achievements for the country. It is also given to foreign heads of state, not necessarily because of what they have done for Korea, but for what they may do for Korea in the future."

markodochartaigh

(4,524 posts)
3. It does to me too. I was going to write
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 12:26 AM
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some snarky little comment, but I decided that the quote was already perfect.

cliffside

(1,464 posts)
6. He will be oblivious to any meaning and focus on the glitter of the crown, quote is fine. nt
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 12:31 AM
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Dave Bowman

(6,133 posts)
7. I wonder when he'll start wearing it all the time, after all the dirtbag alread believe that he's a king.
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 01:06 AM
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Volaris

(11,204 posts)
8. Anytime the camera is on him. Hes hellbent on making himself look like an ass,
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 02:30 AM
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This will be perfect and every professional, amatuer and bartop comedian in the nation will have a fucking field day with this.

Oh, i can't wait for the justifications that will come from the sycophants for this one...

The govt in SK MIGHT BE trolling him?, if so, it's perfect bait isn't it lol.

Stacey Grove

(73 posts)
9. They're playing his dumb ass
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 04:37 AM
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They should throw in an offer to "nominate" him for a Piss Prize, too.

peggysue2

(12,269 posts)
16. Oh, yeah!
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 10:56 AM
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I want to see Agent Orange balance that thing on his head. LOL.

He's more likely to prance around with the neckwear in his bedroom. Nice complement in his diaper and jammies.

Notice how he appears somewhat bored and unimpressed with the gift. Arrogant pig!

tanyev

(48,175 posts)
11. LOL, is he going to brag about Mugunghwa, Mugunghwa in every public speaking appearance?
Wed Oct 29, 2025, 07:56 AM
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All the English only! MAGAs ought to love that.

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