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The Democratic Party's victory in both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the Nov. 3 midterm elections is prompting fresh uncertainty for South Korea. Yonhap reports Seoul shares opened lower Thursday on the outcome, with the Korea Times noting concerns over tighter artificial intelligence regulations. Business Korea reports that while Democrats secured majorities, tariff policies affecting South Korean companies remain firm, and the Korea Times says the shift could expose Korea to fresh trade uncertainty, doing little to curb President Donald Trump's actions. Analysts also say the Democratic sweep makes a Trump-Kim Jong-un summit even less likely, according to the Korea Times. Korean financial authorities had earlier said they would closely monitor the midterms' impact and take countermeasures if needed, the Korea Times reported on Oct. 29.