South Korea's Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki and the presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Sang-jo met Sunday with the top executives of major South Korean companies to address the issue of Japan's new export controls.<br />Although the names of the guests were not disclosed,...reports say the luncheon was attended by the leaders of Hyundai Motor Group, SK Group, and LG Group.<br />They're among the many firms vulnerable to the trade tensions,... as Tokyo's regulations limit components for chips and smartphones being exported to South Korea.<br />Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has traveled to Japan to find ways to minimize the damage to Samsung's semiconductor business.<br />Despite reporters peppering him with questions, Lee remained tightlipped upon his arrival at Haneda Airport on Sunday evening.<br />
