South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy told lawmakers on Tuesday that U.S. President Trump will make a final announcement on a bilateral investment plan and, if Washington requests, funds could be remitted within 45 days. Seoul will provide full equity for a Texas gas-fired power project, with ownership to be split equally with the U.S. partner. Yonhap reported Seoul would retain voting rights in U.S. nuclear firm Westinghouse even with only a 5-10% stake.

2026-09-22

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy told lawmakers on Tuesday that U.S. President Trump will make a final announcement on a bilateral investment plan and, if Washington requests, funds could be remitted within 45 days. Seoul will provide full equity for a Texas gas-fired power project, with ownership to be split equally with the U.S. partner. Yonhap reported Seoul would retain voting rights in U.S. nuclear firm Westinghouse even with only a 5-10% stake.