China-Made Vehicles Surpass Japanese Brands in Korea's April Registrations, Entering Top Three

The Korea Automobile Importers Association released April 2026 registration data showing China-made vehicles recorded 2,023 new registrations, surpassing Japan-made vehicles at 1,974 units for the first time. China-made vehicles now rank third in Korea's import market. Europe leads with 16,800 units, the US follows with 13,600 units. New energy vehicles are the core growth driver, with BYD and other brands standing out.