The South Korean government is reportedly preparing for scenarios that could materialize after the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday. 

According to a number of government sources on Tuesday, South Korean foreign affairs and security officials are keeping a close eye on the elections and trends in U.S. public opinion.  

The Foreign Ministry set up a 25-member task force in August tasked with making such preparations. 

The ministry plans to focus on managing Korean Peninsula issues and the South Korea-U.S. alliance no matter who ends up winning Tuesday’s election. 

The Defense Ministry is also paying close attention to the U.S election as the outcome is expected to affect the bilateral alliance, including the envisioned transfer of wartime operational control and bilateral talks on sharing defense costs.  

The military, on its part, is closely watching North Korea for possible provocations during the election.