Source : @WhiteHouse
WASHINGTON D.C Oct 3, 2026 — US President Donald J. Trump has announced that the Republic of Korea deal includes US$8.4 billion for an enhanced oil recovery project, framing the investment as part of American energy dominance and global energy security.
In a statement shared by the White House on Friday, Trump said he was “thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER,” citing the US$8.4 billion figure for the enhanced oil recovery project.
“Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for the Future!” Trump said in the message posted via the official White House account.
The White House accompanying post presented the announcement as a further strengthening of the Republic of Korea deal. Further technical details of the enhanced oil recovery project were not provided in the statement.
Source: @WhiteHouse
