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South Korea questions $50 billion Alaska gas project Trump touted

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung stated that participation in the Alaska LNG project hinges on whether it is financially viable and legally compliant. President Trump's assertion on Wednesday that the two nations had reached an agreement to collaborate on the $50 billion project was made earlier. The overall $200 billion investment plan also includes nuclear power plants and a natural gas facility in Texas.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 October 2026 at 14:01

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