Japanese controls on exports of key materials used to make semiconductors and displays have taken effect, as South Korean officials vowed to fight back. (Koji Sasahara, file/Associated Press)SEOUL, South Korea — Tightened Japanese controls on exports of key materials used to make semiconductors and displays took effect Thursday, as South Korean officials vowed to fight back. The president’s office said South Korea’s National Security Council met Thursday in Seoul, with members vowing to pursue diplomatic countermeasures. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Kim In-chul on Thursday reiterated Seoul’s demand for Tokyo to “immediately” withdraw the trade restrictions. South Korean tech company LG Display said it’s not affected by the Japanese trade restrictions.

Source: Washington Post July 04, 2019 10:41 UTC