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South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy mission off Somalia to waters near the Strait of Hormuz with additional military assets, including a maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team. This move comes in response to the U.S.-Iran war and signals South Korea's first contribution to the region. Meanwhile, Democratic control of Congress in the U.S. could complicate South Korea's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and limit President Trump's ability to reach a deal with North Korea, despite potential interest in another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

South Korean stocks also suffered significant losses following the U.S. midterm elections, with concerns over AI policies in the country.

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