South Korean battery makers' sales surge from soaring EV demand

LG Energy, Samsung SDI, SK Innovation benefit from weak won, shift away from China

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LG Energy Solution saw a 90% jump in July-September sales, buoyed by the spread of electric vehicles. (Photo courtesy of LG Energy Solution) 

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korea's top three battery producers posted sharp increases in sales for the third quarter, according to results released by Friday, thanks to skyrocketing demand for electric vehicle batteries.

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