Trump's Big Asia Tour: Trade, Missiles, and Meetings

President Donald Trump is in South Korea for his last stop on a busy trip through Asia. He's got a lot on his plate, including talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump just flew in from Tokyo, where he made a deal with Japan's new prime minister. Now, he's heading to Gyeongju, a historic town in South Korea. There, he'll speak to a group of CEOs and meet with Lee. One big topic on the table is the trade agreement between the U. S. and South Korea. They made a deal in August, but things have stalled. South Korea promised to invest $350 billion in the U. S. , but they're still figuring out how that will work. Trump also wants South Korea to pay more for defense. Meanwhile, South Korea is asking for changes to U. S. immigration laws to bring in more workers. This comes after a raid on a Hyundai factory in Georgia. North Korea is also a hot topic. They just test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile. Trump has been calling for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but there's been no response yet. Gyeongju is buzzing with security for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. But Trump won't be at the big leaders' summit. Instead, he'll talk to CEOs and have one-on-one meetings, including with Xi. The U. S. and China are close to a deal to pause some tariffs and export controls. This news has made Asian stocks soar. Taiwan's foreign minister says he's not worried Trump will abandon them in talks with Xi. Trump's trip has taken him through several Asian countries. In Malaysia, he announced new trade deals and helped resolve a border conflict. In Tokyo, he praised Japan's new prime minister and signed trade deals. The U. S. wants South Korea to make a similar investment deal as Japan. But South Korea says they can't afford the $350 billion upfront. They've offered a different plan, and there might be a last-minute deal.