Japan-South Korea rift

Japan moves to ease export curbs on South Korea, eyes Yoon visit

Trade talks to resume as Kishida hails 'opportunity' to advance bilateral relations

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Stricter Japanese export controls on South Korea were imposed in 2019, covering materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers
March 7, 2023 00:16 JST

TOKYO -- Japan has moved toward ending additional controls on industrial exports to South Korea as the leaders of both countries seek to reset relations marred by historical grievances.

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