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Bush to face S Korea protesters Troops out in Seoul for Bush trip
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Thousands of troops are on the streets of the South Korean capital, Seoul, ahead of a two-day visit by US President George W Bush. Thousands of troops are on the streets of the South Korean capital, Seoul, for the two-day visit of US President George W Bush.
The US leader will hold talks with President Lee Myung-bak, before flying to Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. The US leader is to hold talks with President Lee Myung-bak, before flying to Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
At least 20,000 security personnel have deployed to handle protesters angry about a controversial beef import deal.At least 20,000 security personnel have deployed to handle protesters angry about a controversial beef import deal.
Plans for a visit in July were shelved amid street protests over the issue.Plans for a visit in July were shelved amid street protests over the issue.
South Korea has agreed to resume imports of US beef after a five-year suspension. But the protesters say the agreement does not protect them adequately against mad cow disease, or BSE.South Korea has agreed to resume imports of US beef after a five-year suspension. But the protesters say the agreement does not protect them adequately against mad cow disease, or BSE.
Protests plannedProtests planned
As well as the beef deal, the US president is expected to discuss a number of issues in his meeting on Wednesday with Mr Lee. Mr Bush touched down in Seoul on Tuesday evening ahead of talks with Mr Lee on Wednesday.
A planned bilateral free trade agreement and progress in multilateral efforts to disarm North Korea are also expected to feature prominently in talks. As well as the beef deal, the two leaders are expected to discuss a bilateral free trade agreement and the state of the long-standing US-South Korea security alliance.
Progress in multilateral efforts to disarm North Korea are also expected to feature prominently in the talks.
The two leaders last met in April, when they agreed the unpopular beef deal.The two leaders last met in April, when they agreed the unpopular beef deal.
Protests over the issue had tapered off, but organisers say they expect at least 10,000 people to attend a rally tonight in Seoul.Protests over the issue had tapered off, but organisers say they expect at least 10,000 people to attend a rally tonight in Seoul.
Other groups plan to demonstrate against the free trade deal and the deployment of South Korean troops in Iraq, while pro-US groups also plan to turn out.Other groups plan to demonstrate against the free trade deal and the deployment of South Korean troops in Iraq, while pro-US groups also plan to turn out.
From South Korea Mr Bush goes to the Thai capital, Bangkok, where he is expected to address the issue of Burma.From South Korea Mr Bush goes to the Thai capital, Bangkok, where he is expected to address the issue of Burma.
Then he is due to fly to Beijing in time for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 8 August.Then he is due to fly to Beijing in time for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 8 August.