South Korean auto industry slides further in global ranking

Overtaken by China, Seoul may soon fall behind Mexico

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South Korean car production is shrinking as sales slide in the country's major export markets, squeezing profitability for auto parts suppliers. (Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor)

KENICHI YAMADA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Auto production in South Korea fell for a third straight year, putting further pressure on component suppliers as car giant Hyundai Motor moves assembly operations abroad.

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