Japan will ease export controls of key chip materials against South Korea after Seoul decided to retract its complaint with the World Trade Organization over the matter, the two countries' industry ministries said Thursday in the latest sign of improving bilateral ties.The decisions came as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol the same day. Kishida said in a joint press conference after their meeting that there was "progress" in discussions regarding export controls."Dialogue among relevant ministries and agencies will advance f…READ FULL ARTICLE
