Japan-South Korea dispute undermines trade ties

Alleged abuses of South Koreans by the Japanese during World War II is destabilising relations.

    South Korea is set to be removed from Japan's list of preferred trading partners.

    The dispute is stirring up decades-old animosities and destabilising security in the region.

    Al Jazeera's Rob McBride has more from South Korea's capital Seoul.

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