{
  "id": 11468836,
  "title": "Trump says S. Korea deal 'keeps getting better,' includes $8.4 bil. for oil recovery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/trump-says-s-korea-deal-keeps-getting-better-includes-8-4-bil-for-oil",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261003/trump-says-s-korea-deal-keeps-getting-better-includes-84-bil-for-oil-recovery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the U.S. trade deal with South Korea includes $8.4 billion for an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project. This project aims to pump gases into an aging oilfield to extract more crude oil. Trump expressed his excitement about the deal, stating it keeps getting better! Through this investment in oil and gas production, he emphasizes American energy dominance and security in the world for the future.\n\nEOR technology, which often involves injecting carbon dioxide into oilfields, is backed by major oil companies. However, environmental groups oppose this approach, arguing that it does not serve as a climate solution and may prolong dependence on petroleum. The announcement of this deal comes as Trump highlights various economic and investment agreements ahead of the November midterm elections. His goal is to bolster his economic record amid voter concerns over the Iran war and high gasoline prices.\n\nEarlier, Trump had unveiled plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. projects. However, South Korea quickly clarified that one key element, a $54 billion pipeline, was not included in the deal.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Friday that a U.S. trade deal with South Korea includes $8.4 billion for a project to pump gases into an aging oilfield to push out remaining crude. \"The Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project. Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(LEAD) Trump says S. Korea deal 'keeps getting better,' unveils US$8.4 billion oil recovery project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/lead-trump-says-s-korea-deal-keeps-getting-better-unveils-us-8-4",
        "published": "2026-10-02T15:22:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump says S. Korea deal 'keeps getting better,' unveils $8.4 bil. oil recovery project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/trump-says-s-korea-deal-keeps-getting-better-unveils-8-4-bil-oil",
        "published": "2026-10-02T15:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}