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‘Black Lives Matter’ Banner Removed at U.S. Embassy in Seoul

  • Trump and Pompeo were both displeased by the display
  • U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris said banner honors U.S. diversity
A 'Black Lives Matter' banner and pride flag are displayed on the U.S. embassy in Seoul on June 14.

A 'Black Lives Matter' banner and pride flag are displayed on the U.S. embassy in Seoul on June 14.

Photographer: Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images

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A large “Black Lives Matter” banner draped on the front of the U.S. embassy in Seoul was removed on Monday after it was brought to the attention of President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, according to people familiar with the matter.

Pompeo and Trump were both displeased about the banner, the people said. A large, multicolored “pride” banner recognizing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people was also removed on Monday. They were replaced with a banner commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.