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Japan lifts export controls over three items to South Korea, as both sides move toward reconciliation. 

Nikkei staff writers
March 23, 2023 20:50 JST

TOKYO/SEOUL -- Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced Thursday that it has amended and relaxed rules over the export of three semiconductor materials to South Korea with immediate effect.

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