South Korea October exports YoY 93.7% vs 93.2% forecast; September revised to 83.7% from 83.5%.

Li Auto formally unveiled its in-house Lianshan battery and Lianshan motor, developed with self‑owned core technologies and vehicle‑system integration to raise vehicle performance, safety, quality and longevity. The company also introduced a Lianshan battery protection plan intended to strengthen long‑term ownership confidence.

October 31 — Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met Turkish President Erdogan in Istanbul to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Black Sea security. At a joint briefing Erdogan said attacks on civilian vessels are unacceptable, warned that actions which escalate tensions in the Black Sea benefit no party, and said Turkey will continue diplomatic engagement to restore safe navigation. Zelenskiy said they discussed the current conflict and upcoming peace talks and agreed to cooperate on the Black Sea grain corridor.