South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Seoul will monitor the impact of the US midterm elections and respond flexibly to changes in US policy and Congress. He said AI investment is likely to continue expanding structural

2026-11-09

South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Seoul will monitor the impact of the US midterm elections and respond flexibly to changes in US policy and Congress. He said AI investment is likely to continue expanding structurally, is unlikely to be derailed by short-term volatility, and that current conditions present a favorable time to invest; Seoul will avoid overreacting to near-term developments.