"Alaska LNG Development Involves 'Political Dynamics Within South Korea'"

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that there are domestic political dynamics in South Korea concerning the Alaska LNG project. At the same time, he asserted that the project will be seen through to completion, by cooperating with countries like Japan if necessary.

Correspondent Jeon Byeong-nam reports from Washington.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance referred to the differences in stance with the South Korean government regarding the Alaska LNG development project as "political dynamics within South Korea."

Acknowledging once again that there is a difference in position between South Korea and the U.S., he emphasized that the development project will be successfully completed, even if it requires cooperating with other nations such as Japan if necessary.

[JD Vance / U.S. Vice President (local time 6th): Frankly, I think there is a certain amount of political dynamics in South Korea. But we are going to get it built, whether it's with the current government in South Korea, or the next government, or by working with other nations like Japan.]

This remark came on the 6th (local time) during a campaign event supporting Dan Sullivan, the Republican Senate candidate for Alaska.

Although Alaska is a traditional Republican stronghold, uncertainty has grown as recent polls showed him trailing the Democratic candidate.

Because of this, the remark is also interpreted as an intention to highlight the Alaska LNG project as an election achievement.

Previously on September 30, U.S. President Donald Trump announced South Korea's USD 200 billion energy sector investment project in the U.S., claiming that South Korea had decided to invest USD 50 billion in the Alaska LNG project.

In response, the South Korean government stated that the investment has not been finalized, and President Trump pressured for a swift agreement, warning that he would "charge a higher price."

Meanwhile, two days ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement, President Trump stated that he is fully deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

He cited the controversial Iran conflict and tariff policies as the reasons.

[Donald Trump / U.S. President: Just think about it. Throughout eight wars, we rescued every hostage, prevented countless wars by utilizing the power of tariffs and so forth. We also kept people from getting killed. (If they don't give it to me,) it would be a great embarrassment for them (the Nobel Committee).]

President Trump, who has expressed his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize since his first term, has been nominated as a candidate this year as well.

(Video reporting: Oh Jung-shik, Video editing: Kim Ho-jin)
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