Trump said if South Korea does not sign on to the $50 billion Alaska LNG project he will charge them more or “double it up,” without specifying what would be doubled. South Korea has said it is still assessing the Alaska project, with participation dependent on commercial viability and compliance with domestic legal procedures. Trump also announced an $8.4 billion oil recovery project that South Korean local media reported was not part of the countries’ agreement, citing Seoul’s industry ministry. WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 30: U.S. President Donald Trump
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