seoul: President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday congratulated former U.S. President Donald Trump on his election win, expressing his eagerness to collaborate closely with him. This message followed Trump's declaration of victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.According to Yonhap News Agency, Yoon conveyed his congratulations via the social media platform X, emphasizing the anticipated strengthening of the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance under Trump's leadership. Yoon stated, "Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you."In addition to congratulating Trump, Yoon extended his felicitations to Democratic Representative Andy Kim for his historic win as a Senate seat holder for New Jersey in the U.S. general election. Yoon acknowledged Kim's achievement in a separate post on X, noting, "Congratulations on making history as the first Korean-American in the U.S. Senate. Your achievemen t is an inspiration to the Korean-American community. Wishing you great success in your new role as U.S. Senator."Kim's electoral success has sparked optimism regarding his potential influence in Congress, particularly concerning the interests of the Korean American community, the Seoul-Washington alliance, and the ongoing efforts to address North Korea's nuclear issues.
- October 12, 2026
