South Korea is preparing an energy investment package worth more than $100 billion in the United States to secure power for artificial intelligence infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
According to the report, the proposed arrangement could include South Korean financing for the construction of up to eight nuclear reactors and a natural gas project on U.S. soil. The initiative is driven by the rapid growth of AI, which creates substantial electricity demand requiring new large-scale generation capacity.
The plan fits into a broader trend in which major technology firms and governments compete to ensure reliable, cost-effective power for AI data centers. Nuclear power is highlighted in this context for its ability to provide stable, high-capacity electricity with relatively low carbon emissions.
Details of the agreement have not been disclosed publicly; The Wall Street Journal said negotiations are ongoing. The Hungarian version of the report notes Reuters as a source as well, but no official statements or precise financial, scheduling or regulatory specifics have been released so far.
Potential implications include strengthening U.S. energy infrastructure and an increase in nuclear investments, which may be strategically important for expanding AI capacity. However, the final financing structures, environmental assessments and permitting processes remain to be determined.
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