Hyundai Motor executive honored as carmaker bets big on future mobility

Chang Jae-hoon, the vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, was awarded Korea’s highest industrial honor Tuesday for his role in navigating the automaker through a global shift toward electric vehicles and robotics. The Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit, presented during the 23rd Automobile Day ceremony, marks the first time in nearly 20 years that a leader in the automotive sector has received the nation's top prize given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s economic development through industrial advancement. The award recognizes Chang’s leadership in securing future growth engines, including a massive 125.2 trillion won ($84 billion) investment plan aimed at transforming Korea into a global hub for next-generation mobility. Under Chang’s tenure as CEO and vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Group has accelerated its transition from a traditional manufacturer to a technology leader. His efforts have focused on internalizing core technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics while spearheading a domestic production push that incluWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times