South Korea Affirms US Alliance After Democratic Midterm Victory
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook and the presidential office state that Democratic wins in US midterm elections will not disrupt the long-standing bilateral alliance.
South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook and the presidential office stated on Thursday that the results of the U.S. midterm elections will not affect the bilateral alliance. The Democratic Party secured majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, dealing a political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
During a parliamentary budget committee meeting, Han noted that the Democratic victory was stronger than expected but emphasized that both major U.S. parties view the Korea-U.S. alliance as important. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung added that the partnership has maintained bipartisan support in Washington for over 70 years and pledged continued cooperation with both the U.S. administration and Congress.
Regarding economic ties, the South Korean government reaffirmed its commitment to a $350 billion investment package in the United States. However, Kang noted that individual projects established under the Trump government will be reviewed based on commercial viability and national interest. Relevant ministries are currently analyzing the Democratic victory to determine where additional diplomatic measures may be required.
