South Korean President's State Dinner Performance Steals the Show

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised guests at the White House State Dinner by singing Don McClean's "American Pie," his favorite song from school. President Joe Biden coaxed him into the performance, and Yoon received a standing ovation from guests including Angelina Jolie. Biden gifted Yoon an autographed acoustic guitar from Don McLean himself. The event also featured performances by Broadway stars. The dinner followed Biden and Yoon's bilateral meeting, during which they discussed working together on various issues.
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