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Chairman Chung Eui-sun “30 points for change efforts… Need to improve internal constitution”

[뉴스토마토 황준익 기자] “It’s not necessarily a good thing to simply sell a lot of cars.”

On the 13th (local time), Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, who visited New York to participate in the New York Auto Show, said at a press conference held by the Correspondent at the Genesis House in Manhattan, New York City, that the sales volume of Hyundai Motor (005380) in the US last year surpassed that of Honda in Japan. When asked about it, he said, “The quality issue is also important, the riders should be satisfied, and it’s important to be substantial.”

Then he asked, “You have to put a lot of effort into changing your internal constitution. A person also needs to be healthy inside, have good physical strength, and have a good constitution.

Chung Eui-sun, chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, answers questions from reporters at a press conference held by the Correspondent in New York. (Photo=Hyundai Motor)

Regarding the efforts made to change the Hyundai Motor Group in recent years, Chairman Chung said, “The software part has to change a lot innovatively, but it is at the beginning stage.” did.

Also, when asked about expectations for the new government, he replied, “Chairman Ahn Cheol-soo came over recently and expressed his will to ease or remove regulations,” he said.

He said, “Since we always think that it is up to us, it is important that we work hard on our own rather than thinking that we have a consistent direction and adapt to the government. planned,” he said.

He also revealed his plans for future automobile and mobility businesses. Regarding this, he explained, “We are actively pursuing electrification in line with the carbon-neutral target of 2045.

However, regarding the hydrogen electric vehicle, he said, “The hydrogen electric vehicle has a goal we want, but there may be a slight delay in achieving it.”

Regarding the robotics vision, he said, “We are reviewing various methods such as collaboration with a place that has technology that is the brain of robot technology, such as element technology or parts.”

Regarding the continued increase in car prices, he said, “Since the price of raw materials has gone up, not only the car but also other prices are going up.” We are looking for a way to make people feel that they have received more from the company,” he said.

Chairman Jung emphasized, “National food is something that helps the country if we do well in the world.

Reporter Junik Hwang plusik@etomato.com

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