The government said it believes bilateral relations with Japan can continue to develop despite the outcome of Japan’s recent general election, which ended in a landslide victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party.

A foreign ministry official said Monday that South Korea expects relations with Japan to progress regardless of changes in Japan’s domestic political landscape, noting that there is a broad consensus between the two nations on the future-oriented and stable development of bilateral ties.

On Sunday, Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 seats, claiming more than two-thirds of Japan's 465-member lower house.

During the campaign, Takaichi emphasized a “strong Japan” vision and advocated right-leaning policies and constitutional revision, ultimately securing an overwhelming win.

Although some observers have raised concerns that Takaichi may adopt a more conservative, tougher foreign policy, the Seoul government said it believes bilateral relations can advance on the basis of shared understanding, regardless of Japan’s internal political situation.