Chung Ki-sun, executive chair of HD Hyundai, delivers a New Year’s address at the group’s 2026 kickoff event, “Opening 2026,” Monday at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. (HD Hyundai)
Chung Ki-sun, executive chair of HD Hyundai, delivers a New Year’s address at the group’s 2026 kickoff event, “Opening 2026,” Monday at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. (HD Hyundai)

Chung Ki-sun, executive chair of HD Hyundai, stresses communication as a core source of competitiveness at the group’s 2026 kickoff event on Monday, at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. About 300 employees and senior executives gathered for "Opening 2026," which featured Chung’s New Year’s address, employees sharing their hopes for the year and a question-and-answer segment. (HD Hyundai)

HD Hyundai Executive Chair Chung Ki-sun (front center) and participants pose for a group photo at the company's kickoff event, “Opening 2026,” Monday at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. (HD Hyundai)
HD Hyundai Executive Chair Chung Ki-sun (front center) and participants pose for a group photo at the company's kickoff event, “Opening 2026,” Monday at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. (HD Hyundai)

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