https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-japan-laborers-seko/japan-says-export-curbs-for-south-korea-not-in-violation-of-wto-rules-idUSKCN1TX06P

Japan's decision to tighten controls on exports of high-tech materials to South Korea is not in violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday.