Japan-South Korea rift

South Korean president sees new era for business ties with Japan

Yoon identifies semiconductors, batteries and EVs as areas ripe for cooperation

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, speaks at a meeting of business leaders in Tokyo on March 17. © Kyodo

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer
March 17, 2023 15:18 JST
Updated on March 17, 2023 18:30 JST

TOKYO -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, accompanied by top corporate executives including the chairmen of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, expressed optimism on Friday for business cooperation with Japanese companies.

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