Japan will tighten restrictions on exports of high-tech materials used in smartphone displays and chips to South Korea
- effective from July 4
- will slow the export process by several months
- is likely to impact tech firms in SK such as Samsung, SK Hynix and LG
South Korea's trade ministry responding:
- expresses regret
- says will "firmly respond" in accordance with local and international laws
- Says Japan's export curbs are in violation of WTO rules
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Just what we don't need - more trade tensions.
