South Korea is considering a plan to increase energy imports from the United States if Donald Trump wins the election and ratchets up pressure on trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter. Officials in Seoul have spent months preparing for a Trump or Harris presidency, and the trade-dependent country is expected to face greater risks if Trump wins. One key area that is being closely watched is South Korea's growing trade surplus with the United States. If the trade imbalance becomes a sticking point during Trump's presidency, the South Korean government may urge companies to increase purchases of U.S. oil and gas, the people said.