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The Democratic Party has won majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, according to major US broadcasters, with some describing the outcome as a 'blue wave' that broke through Republican strongholds. Yonhap reports the result has raised concerns about increased financial market volatility, while Chosun Ilbo notes the Democrats are projected to reclaim the House for the first time in four years, with attention on whether the wave extends to the Senate. President Donald Trump has said he will accept the results, the Korea Times reports, citing the New York Times. Analysts say the Democratic sweep makes a Trump-Kim summit less likely, and experts warn of fresh trade uncertainty for Korea, tougher conditions for regaining wartime operational control (OPCON), and fresh policy uncertainty for Seoul stocks, according to Korea Times reports. Korean reactions focus on the implications for Seoul: market analysts say Korean stocks face growing policy uncertainty, and experts caution that the new congressional majority may seek stricter terms on OPCON transfer, while trade experts warn the shift will do little to curb Trump's trade policies, potentially exposing Korea to new uncertainty.