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Trump Warns South Korea on Alaska LNG Charges Unless Investing

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Warns South Korea

President Donald Trump warned South Korea it will face higher charges unless it invests in the Alaska LNG project.
He made the remarks at a White House press availability on Oct. 2, 2026.
South Korea officials said they have not yet finalized a decision on the LNG project.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said South Korea will invest over $50 billion in the Alaska project.

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Trump Warns South Korea

President Donald Trump warned South Korea it will face higher charges unless it invests in the Alaska LNG project.
He made the remarks at a White House press availability on Oct. 2, 2026.
South Korea officials said they have not yet finalized a decision on the LNG project.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said South Korea will invest over $50 billion in the Alaska project.

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