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The South Korean national flag flies over Cheong Wa Dae, which appeared relatively quiet on Dec. 28, 2025, a day before the presidential office's return to the compound. The presidential flag was scheduled to be raised at midnight on Dec. 29. The photo shows Cheong Wa Dae as seen from the Government Complex Seoul in Jongno District, Seoul, on Dec. 28. /Photo by Park Sung-il

South Korea's presidential office said Thursday that it does not expect the outcome of any particular U.S. election to affect the alliance between South Korea and the United States.

"The South Korea-U.S. alliance has developed into a strong relationship over more than 70 years with bipartisan support in the United States," Kang Yu-jung, senior presidential spokesperson, said at an afternoon briefing at Chunchugwan, the presidential press center, in response to a question about the South Korean government's plans following the U.S. midterm elections.

"We do not believe that the results of any particular election will affect the alliance," she added.

"The government will analyze changes in the U.S. political landscape following the midterm elections and continue to communicate and cooperate closely with both the U.S. administration and Congress to further develop the South Korea-U.S. alliance," Kang said.

"Regarding investment in the United States and other matters, the government will continue pursuing strategic investments in the U.S. based on agreements reached between the two countries, while reviewing individual projects through commercially sound procedures under the principle of putting national interests first," she added.

                                                                                                              Hong Sun-mi