Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:47:47 UTC.

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