Trump is thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER

ByRichard Miniter

First Published: October 2, 2026, 8:44 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — I am thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project.

Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for the Future! Donald J. Trump announced an $8.4 billion expansion of a South Korean energy deal to fund an enhanced oil recovery project. While Trump praised the deal as securing U.S.

energy dominance, South Korean officials have previously stressed that their participation in the broader investment package remains contingent on “commercial viability.” I am thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project. Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for the Future!

47th President of the United States Donald J. Trump announced an $8.4 billion expansion of a South Korean energy deal at WASHINGTON D.C.

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