South Korea to Announce Over $100 Billion Energy Investment in the U.S. to Support AI Infrastructure

The South Korean government is nearing an agreement to invest over $100 billion in U.S. energy projects, including up to eight nuclear power plants and a natural gas facility, to support American AI development. This move follows a 2023 trade agreement where the U.S. reduced tariffs on South Korean goods in exchange for a $350 billion investment commitment and $100 billion in energy purchases. The deal, which aims to address U.S. dissatisfaction over previous delays, could be announced as early as next week.