Hyundai chief vows greater contribution to US economy despite Georgia raid: report

The head of Hyundai Motor Group has pledged to expand the automaker's contribution to the U.S. economy, even as the launch of a battery plant in Georgia faces a delay following an unprecedented immigration raid of workers at the site last week, according to a media report Friday. According to Automotive News, Euisun Chung, executive chair of the Korean auto giant, said at an event hosted by the U.S. publication in Detroit that the United States is Hyundai's biggest and most important market, adding that Hyundai hopes to "contribute more" through expanded investment and eco-friendly vehicles. Chung said Hyundai will continue to develop electric and hydrogen-powered models in response to growing demand for environmentally friendly mobility in the U.S. The executive chair said he was relieved to learn that hundreds of detained Korean workers at the construction site in Bryan County near Savannah, Georgia, were returning home safely. He also expressed hope that Seoul and Washington will work together to build a more stable system for future cooperation, the outlet reported. Jose Munoz, chiefWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times