Fact-check · Oct 13, 2026
“$120,000,000,000 to build eight large scale nuclear power plants”
TRUESaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
South Korea announced $120 billion commitment to build eight nuclear reactors in the US on September 30, 2026, under a non-binding framework (Project Power) comprising $100 billion construction costs plus $20 billion contingency.
Announced figure matches sources exactly. Framework is non-binding and subject to regulatory approvals and site identification.
Sources
- Trump Unveils $200 Billion in South Korean Energy Investments
- Trump announces $200B South Korean investment in US energy projects - TRT World
- Trump Unveils $200 Billion in South Korean Energy Investments
- Trump Unveils Up to $200bn South Korea Investment Plan Including Eight Large-Scale US Nuclear Power Plants
- Trump Unveils Up to $200bn South Korea Investment Plan Including Eight Large-Scale US Nuclear Power Plants
- Trump Maps Out $200 Billion in Korean Investment, but the Biggest Deals Aren't Done Yet
Every time it was said
2 times, Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 · 2 true
True
Sep 30, 2026TRUE
Oct 13, 2026TRUE
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