Hyundai Motor Group has announced a massive 125.2 trillion won ($86.47B) investment plan for South Korea from 2026–2030, following a new U.S.–South Korea trade deal that slashes U.S. tariffs on Korean autos from 25% → 15%.
🔍 Key Highlights
- 💰 $86.47B committed to strengthen South Korea’s automotive and tech ecosystem
- 📉 New trade deal reduces U.S. auto tariffs to 15%, easing pressure on exports
- 🇰🇷 Part of a broader pact where South Korea commits $350B into U.S. strategic sectors
- 🔁 Hyundai & Kia invested 89.1T won (2021–2025) — meaning the next phase is 40% larger
⚙️ Investment Breakdown
- 50.5T won ($35B) → AI, future mobility, next-gen business lines
- 38.5T won → R&D
- 36.2T won → Upgrading production facilities + a new major skyscraper
🌍 Strategic Direction
Chairman Euisun Chung emphasized:
- Hyundai will diversify export markets
- Increase auto exports from domestic factories
- More than double EV exports by 2030
- Provide support for suppliers hit by U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration
📈 Why It Matters
This move represents:
- A major bet on South Korea as Hyundai’s long-term innovation hub
- A strategic response to evolving U.S. trade policies
- A massive boost to the domestic EV, AI, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Hyundai is positioning itself not only to remain globally competitive — but to lead in the next decade of automotive transformation.