Seoul simmers: Protests greet Donald Trump in South Korea

Demonstrators in Gyeongju held placards reading “NO” in bold letters and chanted slogans during a press conference opposing US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to South Korea. The protest reflected growing resentment over Washington’s trade pressure and demands for massive investments. (Image credits: AP)

Wearing a mask of Donald Trump, a protester joined others in Gyeongju to denounce the US president’s upcoming visit. The group accused Washington of coercing Seoul into a $350 billion investment deal and warned against what they called “economic subservience.” (Image credits: AP)

A large banner hung near the US Embassy in Seoul condemned Trump’s visit, accusing him of “forcing investment” and urging “national self-reliance.” The display echoed South Koreans’ frustration over US tariff demands and the stalled investment negotiations. (Image credits: AP)

A satirical cartoon depicting Donald Trump holding a “tariff bomb” was displayed near the US Embassy in Seoul, criticising his push for steep trade concessions from South Korea. The illustration became a symbol of local anger over the perceived one-sided economic agenda. (Image credits: AP)

South Korean police officers, some equipped with shields, stood guard near the protest site in Gyeongju as demonstrators rallied against Trump’s planned visit. Authorities maintained tight security amid heightened public discontent over US trade and investment pressures. (Image credits: AP)

Protesters in Gyeongju, gathered on October 29, holding placards denouncing US President Donald Trump’s visit. Their message “NO TRUMP” underscored mounting tensions over the stalled investment negotiations and perceived economic pressure from Washington. (Image credits: AP)

Protesters voiced strong condemnation of US President Donald Trump’s visit, accusing him of imposing unfair trade terms on South Korea. Many held signs reading “Condemnation Trump,” channeling public resentment over Washington’s investment demands and perceived economic coercion. (Image credits: AP)

Protesters stepped on a poster of US President Donald Trump during a rally outside the Asean summit venue in Kuala Lumpur on October 26. The act symbolized outrage over Washington’s support for Israel and frustration with the Malaysian authorities’ restrictions on protest sites. (Image credits: AP)

Demonstrators in Kuala Lumpur held cutouts of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against Trump’s attendance at the Asean summit. The rally reflected public anger over his backing of Israel’s war in Gaza and US policies in the Middle East. (Image credits: AP)