Executive Chair Euisun Chung launches 10‑day market‑focused tour Chung visited China, the United States and India in a tightly scheduled trip aimed at securing technology, energy and manufacturing partners for Hyundai’s next‑generation mobility agenda. He attended the Korea‑China Business Forum, showcased Hyundai’s AI roadmap at CES 2026, and inspected production sites in Chennai, Pune and Anantapur to evaluate export‑hub potential. The itinerary underscores Hyundai’s intent to align sales, production and R&D across three key economies [1].

China meetings prioritize battery, hydrogen and new EV models In Beijing, Chung met CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun to explore joint battery development and Sinopec’s Hou Qijun to discuss hydrogen collaborations, reflecting a dual‑track energy strategy. Hyundai also unveiled the China‑specific EV, Elexio, and committed to expanding its Chinese lineup to six models by 2030, while Kia pledged at least one new EV annually through 2027. These actions aim to deepen Hyundai’s foothold in the world’s largest auto market [1].

U.S. CES showcase highlights AI, robotics and tech alliances At CES 2026, Chung held talks with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Qualcomm COO Akash Palkhiwala, positioning Hyundai to integrate advanced chips into future vehicles. The company revealed Atlas, a humanoid robot from its Boston Dynamics unit, signaling a broader ambition to embed robotics and AI across its mobility portfolio. The CES engagements illustrate Hyundai’s pursuit of cutting‑edge partnerships to accelerate autonomous and connected‑car capabilities [1].

India plant tour reinforces export‑hub and market‑share strategy Chung inspected Hyundai’s Chennai and Pune facilities and Kia’s Anantapur plant, which together can produce roughly 1.5 million vehicles annually. With a 20 % share of the Indian market and a 2024 IPO of Hyundai Motor India, the group plans to develop India into a strategic export hub and outline a 30‑year growth roadmap for a “national” brand presence. The visits tie production capacity to global expansion goals [1].