New York Times move shows Seoul ready to rival Tokyo as Asia hub

South Korean capital has become an outward-looking and tech-savvy city

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The cities of Seoul, left, and Tokyo both offer various advantages for businesses looking to move people out of Hong Kong. (Source photos by AFP/Jiji)

JOHN DUERDEN, Contributing writer, and FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL/TOKYO -- South Korea's soft power has been in rising recent years, with K-pop group BTS becoming a global sensation, "Parasite" winning Best Picture at the Oscars, and dramas such as "Crash Landing On You" winning viewers across the world.

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