South Korea and Japan are set for a show-down at the World Trade Organization's Geneva headquarters over Tokyo's export restrictions on Seoul.<br />Director-level officials from the two sides will attend Friday's talks.<br />This comes after South Korea sent a request for a bilateral consultation after lodging a complaint to the WTO last month.<br />According to WTO rules, both parties are expected to hold their first consultation within 30 days of the original request.<br />In July, Tokyo imposed export restrictions to South Korea on three high-tech materials, which are crucial in the production of semiconductors and displays.<br />Seoul says the curbs violate WTO rules and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.<br />
