South Korea is wary of AI regulation tightening after the US midterm elections leading to risks spilling over to the stock market.

South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyoungrok said he would focus on the global financial market after the US midterm elections to prevent excessive reactions to AI regulation risks. Outsiders worry that the election results may lead to stricter regulation, triggering risks spilling over to global stock markets. South Korea will maintain stability in the Korea-US Trade Agreement and strengthen communication with the US.