Taiwan commits $80B to Alaska LNG, $4.4B investment; South Korea adds $50B

US President Trump announced Taiwan will commit up to $80 billion in Alaska LNG purchases and $4.4 billion in investment, while South Korea will invest $50 billion in the project as part of trade deals with the US. The claims are unverified and lack detail on timelines or contractual status, but signal a potential shift in US energy export strategy and trade leverage.