Korea to buy 3.3 million tons of U.S. LNG annually for 10 years from 2028

August 27, 2025

Korea will buy an additional 3.3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States every year for a decade starting in 2028, the Korea Gas Corp. (Kogas) said Tuesday, as the two countries aim to expand cooperation across key sectors, including energy.

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder