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Korea Times reports that as Republicans suffered a landslide defeat and Texas elected its first Democratic governor in more than three decades, one of the biggest losers of the US midterms was not on the ballot: billionaire Elon Musk. The report notes Musk's business empire is bracing for a Democratic wave, though specific financial figures are not provided. Korean media also highlight broader market reactions: Business Korea reports the KOSPI plunged below 5,400 on Thursday, Nov. 5, failing to withstand concerns over AI and large tech stock regulations, dubbed the 'Blue Wave shock.' KBS World adds that the KOSPI and KOSDAQ tumbled more than 5% amid the 'blue wave,' rattled by fears of tighter regulations. Korea Times further reports the 'blue wave' is expected to cool memory chip prices and demand, casting doubt on whether Samsung Electronics and SK hynix can sustain their performance. Korean reactions focus on economic fallout, with outlets like KBS World noting Democrats made a clean sweep in the 2026 midterms, capturing both the House and Senate in a 'blue tsunami,' flipping several long-standing Republican strongholds.