White House spokeswoman cites $54 billion for Alaska LNG; Seoul says decision pending
At her first briefing, Katie Zacharia described $54 billion as tied to an Alaska gas project in a South Korean investment package. South Korea says the project still needs review.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said at her first briefing on October 13 that $54 billion in a South Korean energy investment package was tied to an Alaska LNG pipeline and terminal. South Korea’s industry ministry said the project had not been finalized and required further review before an investment decision, Yonhap reported.
South Korea’s review of the Alaska LNG project
The ministry said commercial viability and other factors still had to be assessed, according to Yonhap. The $54 billion figure was Zacharia’s description of the proposed investment, not a confirmed South Korean commitment to the project.
Sources and context
- New White House spokeswoman heavy on Trump praise, light on questions in debutChannel NewsAsia / AFP
- New White House spokesperson says US$54 bln tied to Alaska gas project in S. Korean investment packageYonhap News Agency
- Katie Zacharia Delivers Powerful Inaugural Briefing as the 37th White House Press SecretaryThe White House
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