TOKYO/OSAKA -- At the small Japanese manufacturer where he works, Jang Ji-soo plays a big role in keeping costs down.
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Tran Van Tu came to Japan as a technical trainee from Vietnam. He is now a factory manager. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)
TOKYO/OSAKA -- At the small Japanese manufacturer where he works, Jang Ji-soo plays a big role in keeping costs down.