Vance points to S. Korea's 'political dynamics' amid uncertainty over Alaska LNG project
WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice President JD Vance has pointed to "political dynamics" in South Korea amid uncertainty over Seoul's participation in a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, according to a U.S. media report Wednesday. "I think you have some political dynamics, frankly, in South Korea, but we're going to get this done, whether the current government or the next government…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has highlighted the political landscape in South Korea as uncertainty looms over Seoul's involvement in a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, according to a U.S. media report. Vance expressed confidence in proceeding with the project, regardless of who holds power in South Korea, stating, "I think you have some political dynamics, frankly, in South Korea, but we're going to get this done."
The vice president did not provide further details on his reference to the political dynamics in South Korea.
Vance emphasized the demand for the gas produced in Alaska, noting that it is cheaper, higher in quality, and more reliable compared to resources from other regions. He attributed this advantage to Alaska's natural resources, stating, "People are desperate for the gas that comes out of the state. It's cheaper, it's higher quality, it's more reliable because it's coming from Alaska as opposed to some tin-pot dictatorship."
In a separate announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that South Korea had invested in several U.S. projects as part of last year's bilateral trade agreement. These included the construction of a gas-fired power plant in Texas and the development of eight large-scale nuclear power plants.
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.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
