South Korea has long come under targeted criticism from Trump, who has called it a "money machine" that takes advantage of American military protection.

President Donald Trump is hosting Lee Jae Myung, the new president of South Korea, at the White House on Monday for talks expected to center on trade and defense. The first in-person meeting between the two leaders could help flesh out details of a July trade deal between the two countries that has Seoul investing hundreds of

Lee hailed Trump as a "peacemaker," with the US president also reminding everyone of his "very good relationship" with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Trade and the US military's presence in South Korea were also discussed.