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Hyundai
The major South Korean industrial group, notably in automotive.
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- Founder
- Chung Ju-yung
- Origin
- Late 1940s
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Sectors
- Automotive, industry
Hyundai is a South Korean industrial group founded by Chung Ju-yung, with origins dating back to the late 1940s. The name today refers to several entities resulting from the breakup of the original conglomerate.
Hyundai Motor Company, its automotive arm, is one of the world's largest carmakers and forms, together with Kia, the Hyundai Motor Group. The Hyundai name is also associated with shipbuilding and construction.
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