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US-South Korea Energy Deal: Up to $200B for Nuclear, Texas Power Plant, Alaska LNG
President Trump announced South Korea committing up to $200 billion in US energy projects, including eight large nuclear reactors (~$120B), a Texas gas-fired power plant for data centers (~$22B+), and progress on an Alaska LNG project.
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The bilateral investment represents a major win for US energy exports and infrastructure while strengthening economic ties between US and Asia amid global tensions. The nuclear and gas components directly address surging power demand from AI and data centers, positioning the US as a key energy supplier. It signals strategic alignment on energy security and tech infrastructure investment.
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