The talks focus on a $350B investment package, with Seoul selecting a $22.3B gas-fired power plant in Encinal, Texas, as the first project. The 6.3 GW plant will be owned 50-50 with the US to support power demand for AI data centers and semiconductor plants. Other pending goals include a 5-10% stake in Westinghouse and Alaska LNG projects, although Seoul is not planning US semiconductor investments. Funds are to be transferred within 45 days of a US request following final approval from a US investment committee.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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South Korea’s First $350B US Investment Project Is $22.3B Texas Plant
Geopolitics28 days ago
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump held a 30 minute meeting during the UN General Assembly to coordinate strategic and security ties. The leaders reported major progress on economic projects and reaffirmed bilateral cooperation on shipbuilding, fuel reprocessing, and nuclear submarines, while Trump renewed his commitment to reopen dialogue with North Korea to end the diplomatic stalemate on the peninsula.
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