▲ In this photo released by Japan's Kyodo News Agency, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces his resignation during a press briefing held at his official residence. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Presidential office expects to keep positive relations with Japan after Ishiba decides to quit

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday it expects to maintain positive relations with Tokyo, after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided to resign over an election setback.

South Korea and Japan "have reached a broad consensus on building future-oriented and stable relations," a senior official at the presidential office said. "We expect the two nations to continue positive relations going forward despite Ishiba's resignation."

The presidential office has been closely monitoring developments related to Ishiba's decision to quit, but refrained from commenting on Japan's domestic politics, according to the official.

President Lee Jae Myung visited Tokyo in late August for his second talks with Ishiba, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation. But tensions remain as Seoul recently decided to boycott Japan's upcoming ceremony marking the Sado mine linked to the wartime forced labor of Koreans, citing Tokyo's lack of sincerity in honoring the victims.

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