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BMW, others lead shake-up of once-closed Korean market

South Korean automakers may threaten the global dominance of automakers such as Volkswagen and Toyota, but they are losing ground at home to fast-growing rivals.

Imports from foreign brands – especially premium automakers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz – have been rising for years despite an overall market that has been stagnant at about 1.4 million units.