Japan, South Korea stocks fall more than 3% as Democrats lead in US midterm elections TOKYO - Asian stocks fell on Wednesday morning as the US began counting votes in its midterm elections, with reports indicating the Democratic Party is poised to take control of the House of Representatives while also leading the Senate.

Japan, South Korea stocks fall more than 3% as Democrats lead in US midterm elections TOKYO - Asian stocks fell on Wednesday morning as the US began counting votes in its midterm elections, with reports indicating the Democratic Party is poised to take control of the House of Representatives while also leading the Senate.