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South Korea's $350B U.S. Investment Bill Heads to Vote

3/9/2026

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On March 9, 2026, a South Korean parliamentary committee is set to finalize the Special Act on Investment in the U.S. to enable $350 billion in U.S. investments under a bilateral trade deal.
The bill seeks a full National Assembly vote on March 12 and would establish an investment vehicle and a risk management committee for shipbuilding and chips.
South Korean officials express concerns about the won and project feasibility.

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Story summary

On March 9, 2026, a South Korean parliamentary committee is set to finalize the Special Act on Investment in the U.S. to enable $350 billion in U.S. investments under a bilateral trade deal.
The bill seeks a full National Assembly vote on March 12 and would establish an investment vehicle and a risk management committee for shipbuilding and chips.
South Korean officials express concerns about the won and project feasibility.