Japan's industry ministry on Tuesday questioned the rationale behind South Korea's decision in mid-August to remove the country from a list of preferred trading partners in the latest escalation of the Asian neighbors' feud.The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry submitted its opinion to South Korea regarding the decision announced on Aug. 12 to end preferential trade status for Japan, apparently in direct response to Tokyo's earlier revocation of Seoul's trusted trade status.The ministry sent its opinion and sought clarification for reasons behind the plan to tighten trade controls as …READ FULL ARTICLE
