From menus featuring American beef and ketchup to the gifting of a massive replica gold crown, Donald Trump's welcome to South Korea appeared carefully crafted to please the US president.

Mr Trump touched down in Gyeongju on Wednesday, local time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit — the final stop on his whirlwind tour through Asia.

The visit resulted in the US agreeing to share close-held technology with South Korea which would allow them to build a nuclear-powered submarine.

But it was also marked by fanfare, luxury meals — and plenty of gold.

Trump awarded South Korea's highest honour

The warm welcome began before Mr Trump even landed — with US and South Korean warplanes escorting Air Force One on approach.

A local military band greeted the US preside

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