Yonhap news agency quoted South Korea's Foreign Ministry as saying, "We want Iran to pave the way for prosperity and development under the new government and make constructive contributions to regional stability. We look forward to further enhancing our friendly relations with Iran." Looking forward to it.”

Reformist Pezeshkian was elected Iran's new president in Friday's election, defeating radical Saeed Jalili.

The early presidential election was called following the death of former President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May.