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Korea Times reports that President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would accept the results of US midterm elections but quickly sought to shift the blame for the historic rout to his fellow Republicans. The report, dated November 4, 2026, describes the midterms as a "rout" for Trump's party, with Democrats securing control of both chambers of Congress. Korean analysts cited by Korea Times say the Democratic sweep dims prospects for a Trump-Kim summit, while Hyundai Motor Group faces lasting US policy risks after the Democratic victory. Korean coverage focuses on the policy implications for Seoul, with early takeaways noting voters are deeply unhappy with Trump and that cost of living and corruption topped issues.