South Korean President Lee pushes back on Alaska LNG project after Trump touts Seoul's participation

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The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.

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  • The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:34:56 UTC.

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