Cheong Wa Dae on US Midterm Election Results: "South Korea-US Alliance Has Grown with Bipartisan Support"

Regarding the results of the U.S. midterm elections, Cheong Wa Dae stated, "The South Korea-U.S. alliance has developed solidly over more than 70 years with bipartisan support in the United States, and we believe specific election outcomes will not affect the alliance."

Kang Yu-jung, senior presidential spokesperson, held a briefing at Cheong Wa Dae today (November 5) and gave this response when asked about the potential impact of the midterm election results on South Korea-U.S. relations, investments in the U.S., and tariffs.

This marks virtually the first official stance issued by Cheong Wa Dae following the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the U.S. midterm elections.

Senior Spokesperson Kang emphasized, "To ensure the continued development of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, the government will analyze changes in the political landscape following these midterm elections while continuing to communicate and cooperate closely with both the U.S. administration and Congress."

She added, "Meanwhile, regarding investment in the U.S., the government will continue to pursue strategic investments based on bilateral agreements between South Korea and the United States, while reviewing individual matters under the principle of 'putting the national interest first' in accordance with commercial rationality and relevant procedures."

However, she stated that discussions concerning the U.S. midterm election results were not raised during the meeting of senior secretaries and aides chaired by President Lee Jae-myung earlier today.
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