South Korea Weighs Buying More US Oil and Gas If Trump Wins (2)

South Korea is considering a plan to boost energy imports from the US if Donald Trump wins the election and steps up pressure on trade partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

Officials in Seoul have spent months preparing for a Trump or Kamala Harrispresidency, with greater risks expected for their trade-reliant country if Trump prevails, said the people, who asked not to be identified as discussions are private.

A key area under scrutiny is South Korea’s increasing trade surplus with America. The South Korean government may urge companies to boost their purchases of US oil and gas ...