in general were down almost 60 percent that according to broadcaster in h.k. those figures show that what began as a diplomatic feud over compensation for forced labor during world war 2 has evolved into something more serious a minor trade war affecting more and more industries. calls not to buy beer and other products from japanese companies have led to a substantial reduction in trade more and more store owners have joined the boycott movement south korea is no longer one of the biggest markets for japanese alcohol according to the news agency kyoto korean spent a paltry $7000000.00 u.s. dollars on beer last month far less than usual. and it s not just sales in the amber brew that are suffering the trade war has hit various industries from japanese carmakers to korean electronics suppliers but now both sides seem willing to settle their differences. in the 2 countries agreed to hold