South Korea to commit $200 billion to U.S. energy and power projects
President Donald Trump announced that South Korea will invest up to $200 billion in U.S. projects, including an Alaska LNG plant, nuclear reactors and a Texas power facility.
President Donald Trump revealed that South Korea plans to invest up to $200 billion in a series of U.S. projects, marking the first tranche of a $350 billion strategic investment package tied to the recent trade agreement. The announced projects include a $54 billion contribution to the long-delayed Alaska liquefied natural gas venture, the building of eight large-scale nuclear power plants, and a 6-gigawatt gas-fired power plant in Texas intended for energy-intensive industries.
The Alaska LNG scheme involves a 1,299-km pipeline to transport natural gas from the North Slope to a liquefaction facility on the southern coast. While the deal highlights deepening economic ties, South Korean opposition lawmakers have questioned the fiscal risks and demanded thorough commercial justification before proceeding.
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Why it matters
The investment could reshape U.S. energy infrastructure and deepen economic ties with South Korea.
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