South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung hailed his nation’s relationship with the United States in a CNN interview on Wednesday, pushing aside lingering trade concerns and welcoming President Donald Trump,

From Kuala Lumpur to Gyeongju, President Trump is casting himself as a deal-maker and peace negotiator, while a wary region looks for tariff relief and steadier ties.

President Trump headed for Asia Friday night for the first time this term, a trip where he’s expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese

US President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, Japan, and South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum

President Trump’s visit shows how the United States and China are vying for influence in Asia over trade, technology and the fate of Taiwan.

Trump's Asia summit tour includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other regional leaders as trade tensions with Beijing escalate.

Trump has said that he will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia, which is Oct. 26-28, according to PBS News. The president then will travel to Japan, followed by South Korea.

The recent surge in demonstrations by far-right groups presents a challenge for the South Korean government, as it prepares to host both Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and President Trump.