According to CNBC, U.S. President Donald Trump said South Korea could pay more if it does not quickly sign on to a $50 billion Alaska LNG project, and he said he did not jump the gun in announcing Seoul's participation. Trump told reporters Friday that if South Korea does not agree soon, he would charge it more, though he did not specify what would be doubled. He also said on Truth Social Friday that South Korea's investment deal keeps getting better and announced an additional $8.4 billion enhanced oil recovery project. South Korea has said it is still assessing the Alaska LNG project, with any participation dependent on commercial viability and compliance with domestic legal procedures.