Korea protests US' unilateral announcement on Alaska LNG project
Korea on Thursday stressed that it retains discretion in deciding whether to invest in the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear reactor projects in the U.S., refuting the U.S. side's announcement that implied the two countries confirmed proceeding with the projects. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said he lodged a protest with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over "the…
On Thursday, South Korea reiterated its autonomy in determining whether to participate in the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear reactor projects in the United States, countering the U.S. claim that it had jointly confirmed the projects. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan lodged a formal protest with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding the announcement, which exceeded the scope of their prior agreements.
Following President Donald Trump's presentation of the Alaska LNG project, plans for eight nuclear reactors, and a $22.3 billion Texas combined-cycle gas power plant as part of South Korea's $200 billion strategic investment package, the South Korean government expressed its commitment to the investment. President Trump boasted of securing the agreement, stating that South Korea would invest up to $200 billion in the Texas power generation facility, eight new large-scale nuclear power plants, and the Alaska LNG pipeline.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- Korea protests US' unilateral announcement on Alaska LNG project koreatimes.co.kr
