Finance minister, presidential chief of staff meet S. Korean business leaders over Japan's export curbs

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.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.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.Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has traveled to Japan to find ways to minimize the damage to Samsung's semiconductor business.Despite reporters peppering him with questions, Lee remained tightlipped upon his arrival at Haneda Airport on Sunday evening.