Kakao tops Hyundai in market cap as pandemic shakes up Korea Inc.

Demand for digital services gives boost to internet companies

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Internet companies have thrived amid the coronavirus outbreak, while more traditional companies have struggled. (Source photo by Getty Images)

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up South Korea's ranking of biggest companies by market cap as technology companies rally thanks to increasing demand for contact-free life, while traditional manufacturers are struggling to cope with the sudden change.

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