CoronavirusKakao tops Hyundai in market cap as pandemic shakes up Korea Inc.
Demand for digital services gives boost to internet companies
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.