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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced South Korea would invest $54 billion in Alaska LNG, threatening higher tariffs if Seoul delays.
- South Korea Minister Kim Jung-kwan said no final decision exists and denied the $54 billion claim.
- Trump also unveiled an $8.4 billion oil recovery project that is not part of the Korea-U.S. agreement.
- A senior Democratic Party official warned the LNG dispute could delay Korea-U.S. security talks ahead of the 2026 midterms.
