Seoul vows close consultation with Washington after midterms for key bilateral issues

What happened: South Korea's foreign ministry said Seoul will keep working closely with the U.S. administration and Congress on bilateral economic and trade issues after Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm elections. Why it matters: The election results raised questions in Seoul about whether the change in congressional control could affect momentum on nuclear fuel-cycle cooperation, nuclear-powered submarines and Korean investment in the U.S. Some observers say Trump's weakened standing could add uncertainty.

South Korea's foreign ministry said Seoul will keep working closely with the U.S. administration and Congress on bilateral economic and trade issues after Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm elections.

The election results raised questions in Seoul about whether the change in congressional control could affect momentum on nuclear fuel-cycle cooperation, nuclear-powered submarines and Korean investment in the U.S. Some observers say Trump's weakened standing could add uncertainty.