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Vance says U.S., S. Korea still need to 'work out' details of Alaska gas project
Vance signals unresolved U.S.-South Korea details on Alaska gas project.
Context
What happened: U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and South Korea still need to work out details of a proposed LNG project in Alaska, adding he expects it to move forward.
Key numbers: No specific figures given. Trump announced the project last week alongside a Texas gas-fired power plant and eight nuclear plants.
Why it matters: Vance cited strong Asian demand, including from Japan. South Korea's industry ministry said the project is not finalized and its commercial viability still needs review.
What changed
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and South Korea still need to work out details of a proposed LNG project in Alaska, adding he expects it to move forward.
Why it matters
Vance cited strong Asian demand, including from Japan. South Korea's industry ministry said the project is not finalized and its commercial viability still needs review.