Japan's trade ties with South Korea will be normalized for the first time in some four years on the back of improving bilateral relations. The revision will take effect on July 21, fully removing Japan's strict export controls on South Korea, which were introduced in summer 2019. Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)-The Japanese government decided at a cabinet meeting Tuesday to revise an ordinance to restore preferred trade status for South Korea under its list of Group A countries, or trusted trading partners formerly known as 'white' nations.