Korea Joongang Daily
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Amcham forum emphasizes U.S. desire for Korean partnership on $44 billion Alaska LNG project

With Korea’s tariff negotiations with the United States nearing a critical juncture, U.S. officials are again calling for Korea to take a more proactive role in its Alaska liquefied natural gas project ahead of talks slated for next week.

2025-04-18

Negotiations over tariffs, Alaska LNG project to begin next week, U.S. treasury secretary says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced trade talks with Korea, linking tariffs and defense costs, as Korea considers investment in Alaska LNG project.

2025-04-17

$3 billion worth of U.S. LNG: Can K-shipbuilding land a 12-carrier deal?

Venture Global is negotiating to order up to 12 LNG carriers from Korean shipbuilders driven by increased LNG exports.

2025-04-15

Alaskan LNG project participation may be nonstarter with Kogas in the red

Seoul's participation in an Alaskan LNG project may be dead on arrival as the state-run Korea Gas Corp., chosen to take the lead, is saddled with 47 trillion won in debt.

2025-04-14

Trump to begin 'immediate' tariff negotiations with Korea, acting president says

Acting President Han Duck-soo announced U.S. tariff negotiations and upcoming LNG project talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-04-14

Tariffs, military 'help' and subsidies: Trump dismantles dynamic with Korea in Congressional address

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Korea of taking advantage of the United States, benefiting from military support while imposing huge tariffs, and also threatened to pull subsidies for chipmakers.

2025-03-05

Trump says Korea wants to join Alaska LNG project for 'trillions of dollars'

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Korea wants to participate in a natural gas pipeline project in Alaska, claiming that investments from partner nations will number in the trillions of dollars, in his address to the U.S. Congress.

2025-03-05

U.S. senator suggests Korea jump on Alaskan natural gas pipeline project

U.S. officials proposed Korea to import more LNG from Alaska and join a pipeline project, aiming to shift reliance from the Middle East.

2025-02-21

How Korea's shipbuilders could win the U.S.-China trade war

Korean shipbuilders may gain from increased LNG carrier demand due to U.S. energy policies.

2025-02-19

HD KSOE bags $2.6B contract for 12 LNG ships from Europe

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering said Thursday it has secured a 3.72 trillion won order to build 12 liquefied natural gas container ships.

2025-01-23