President Donald J. Trump concluded his Asia tour with a State Visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK), securing multiple billion-dollar deals aimed at strengthening American jobs, energy dominance, and technological leadership. The agreements, finalized during October 28-29, 2025, involved South Korean leaders and major corporations, including Boeing, GE Aerospace, L3Harris Technologies, 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, alongside a separate $13.7 billion deal for GE Aerospace engines. The ROK Air Force selected L3Harris Technologies for a $2.3 billion project to develop airborne warning and control systems, creating over 6,000 American jobs. ReElement Technologies and POSCO International announced plans for a U.S.-based rare earth refining and magnet production complex.
In the energy sector, 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 in Ohio, generating 3,000 jobs. LS Group pledged $3 billion for U.S. power-grid infrastructure, including a Virginia manufacturing facility.
The U.S. and ROK also signed a Technology Prosperity Deal to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence, 6G, biotech, and quantum innovation. Amazon announced a $5 billion investment in South Korean 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 collaboration in space exploration.
Maritime partnerships included HD Hyundai and Cerberus Capital Management’s $5 billion investment to modernize U.S. shipyards, while Samsung Heavy Industries and Vigor Marine Group collaborated on naval vessel maintenance. Hanwha Ocean pledged $5 billion for infrastructure upgrades at Pennsylvania’s Philly Shipyard.
