The President of South Korea recently visited President Donald Trump. During his visit, he made an unorthodox proposal: What if Trump opened a golf course in North Korea?

“I look forward to your meeting with the Chairman Kim Jong-un and construction of a Trump Tower in North Korea and playing golf at that place,” South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said at the meeting.

Was this a joke? Almost definitely. But could this have inspired Trump to actually consider the idea? It’s possible — Trump had previously floated the idea of building a Trump Tower in Moscow, showing that he’s not opposed to operating in places where Americans aren’t looked upon too fondly.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung: “I look forward to your meeting with the chairman Kim Jong-un and construction of a Trump Tower in North Korea and playing golf at that place.” pic.twitter.com/ct9ifKn2ca

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) August 25, 2025