South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stole the show at a Washington state dinner, performing Don McLean's 1971 classic American Pie at the request of President Joe Biden.
President Yoon's six-day trip culminated with a state dinner in his honour at the White House on Wednesday. "We know this is one of your favourite songs, American Pie," Biden said. President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned the White House crowd with his rendition of American Pie. Picture: Sky News Australia
Biden was also visibly thrilled with the performance of his counterpart, raising Yoon's hand in the air following the performance before suggesting it won't be the last time he may ask him to sing."I had no damn idea you could sing." The 70-year alliance between the two countries was strengthened with an agreement that will see nuclear submarines resume port visits to South Korea for the first time in 30 years, as they both flexed their muscle in the face of any potential threat from North Korea in the future.
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