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Blue Tsunami: Democrats Sweep US Midterms, Trump Deflects Blame

In the US midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, the Democratic Party secured control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, a result described as a 'Blue Tsunami' by Yonhap. The Korea Times reports that President Donald Trump said he would accept the results but quickly sought to shift blame for the historic rout to his fellow Republicans. Analysts cited by the Korea Times say the Democratic sweep has made a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un even less likely. Yonhap notes the outcome also poses a test for South Korean investments in the US, including in AI, regarding execution speed and profitability. Hyundai Motor Group's massive US investment is unlikely to shield it from shifting trade policies, according to the Korea Times.

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