Washington, Oct. 3 -- US President Donald Trump warned South Korea that he could "double" the cost of participating in a proposed Alaska pipeline project if Seoul does not commit soon, after being told that the country is still reviewing the plan.
Trump initially said, "he is prepared to accept a decision by Seoul not to participate.""Well, I didn't jump the gun. I mean, they were there and, uh, they were represented, and let's see. If they don't wanna do it, that's okay with me," Trump made the remarks to reporters at the White House before boarding Marine One when asked South Korea had not yet formally approved participation in the project and is still studying the proposal and "did US jump the gun?"I'll just charge 'em more," he added....