Chairman Chung Euisun Inspects Major Economies of China, US, and India... 'Second-by-Second' Global Management Tour

Seeking Hydrogen and Battery Collaboration with China’s CATL
Meeting with Big Tech Executives Including Jensen Huang in the US
On-site Inspections at Hyundai Motor Group Plants Across India

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun is inspecting the production line together with the executives and employees of Hyundai Motor India Chennai Plant. Hyundai Motor Group

Chung Euisun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, has drawn attention for his intensive global management activities at the start of the new year, traveling across three countries-China, the United States, and India-over a period of ten days, making every moment count.

According to Hyundai Motor Group on January 14, Chairman Chung visited Beijing, China, on January 4 and 5, coinciding with the President's state visit to China. This was his first visit to China in eight months since attending the Shanghai Motor Show in May of last year.

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun is conversing with CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun at the Korea-China Business Forum held on the 5th at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Photo by Yonhap News

During the Korea-China Business Forum, which was held in conjunction with the President’s visit to China, Chairman Chung met with Zeng Yuqun, Chairman of CATL, the world’s largest battery company; Hou Qijun, Chairman of Chinese energy company Sinopec; and Zhang Naiwen, Chairman of Yueda Group, Kia’s joint venture partner in China. They discussed comprehensive collaboration plans in areas such as mobility, hydrogen, batteries, and technology.

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun is touring the Qualcomm booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in the United States on the 6th (local time). Photo by Yonhap News

Immediately after his visit to China, on January 6 and 7, Chairman Chung attended CES 2026, the world’s largest IT and electronics exhibition, held in Las Vegas, United States. After exploring future technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, he held meetings with key executives from major big tech companies. Notably, he had a public reunion with Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, three months after their widely discussed meeting last year. Hyundai Motor Group also held its ‘Global Leaders Forum (GLF)’ on-site, where key executives gathered to discuss mid- to long-term strategies and vision.

Chung Euisun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, is inspecting the production line together with the executives and employees of Hyundai Motor India Chennai Plant. From the front row, right to left: Mukundan, Head of Production at Hyundai Motor India Chennai Plant; Gopala Krishnan, Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor India Region; Chairman Chung Euisun; and Tarun Garg, Head of Hyundai Motor India Region Headquarters. Hyundai Motor Group

He then traveled to India, where he personally inspected three Hyundai Motor Group plants across the country. In the Indian market, which has the world’s largest population of 1.4 billion, Hyundai Motor Group aims to solidify its status as a key player by establishing an annual production system of 1.5 million units, implementing a flexible product lineup strategy tailored to the market, and building an electrification ecosystem.

On January 12, Chairman Chung visited the Hyundai Motor Chennai plant in southeastern India. After receiving a business report from Hyundai Motor, he toured the Creta production line and the Hyundai Mobis BSA plant. Chairman Chung emphasized, “Hyundai Motor has been able to grow thanks to the love of the Indian people over the past 30 years,” and added, “We must pursue a home brand strategy that looks ahead to the next 30 years so that we can be reborn as a true Indian national company.”

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun is inspecting the training equipment for new employees installed on the production line at Kia's Anantapur plant in India. Hyundai Motor Group

On the same day, Chairman Chung also inspected Kia’s production and sales strategies at the Kia Anantapur plant in central India. He stated, “As Kia marks its eighth year in India, there is significant growth potential and opportunity ahead. We must set ambitious goals and strive to become the best in brand, product appeal, and quality for Indian customers.” He further advised, “Do not fear failure; even if you fail, recover quickly. Once goals are set, leverage our agile DNA to achieve solid growth and build a robust brand.”

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun is inspecting the production line together with the executives and employees of Hyundai Motor's Pune plant in India. Hyundai Motor Group

On the following day, January 13, at Hyundai Motor’s Pune plant in western India, Chairman Chung focused on inspecting the production quality of the new Venue and highlighted the significance and role of the Pune plant, which has been reborn as a strategic production hub for Hyundai Motor, in contributing to the regional economy in India.

Chairman Chung also made time to dine with and encourage Hyundai Motor and Kia employees and their families. He expressed his gratitude, saying, “Hyundai Motor Group’s success in India has been possible thanks to the dedication of your families,” and presented them with Korean cosmetics as gifts.