Japan and South Korea said Monday they improved the "mutual understanding" of their export control systems in talks between senior officials in Tokyo, with signs pointing to an easing of tensions following a months-long diplomatic standoff.The officials agreed to hold the next round in Seoul at an early date, according to the two countries. The director general-level meeting was the first such dialogue since June 2016, coming ahead of a planned summit between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Moon Jae In next week in China."I think it's a sign of progress," Japanese trade minister Hir…READ FULL ARTICLE
