Hyundai's top dogs score a hat-trick of awards

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair Euisun Chung, Founding Chairman Ju-yung Chung, and Honorary Chairman Mong-Koo Chung have been recognised with the Automotive News Centennial Award for their outstanding contribution to the global automotive industry.

Automotive News has named the leaders as key figures in driving the advancement of mobility, with HMG's automotive brands Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis having achieved significant success most recently under Executive Chair Chung's leadership.

Honorary Chairman Mong-Koo Chung is the father of Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Chung's tenure has seen HMG accelerate investment in electrification, hydrogen fuel cell technology, software-defined vehicles, robotics, autonomous driving, and advanced air mobility, reshaping the global mobility landscape and creating an environment for a more sustainable and connected future.

He has also led the evolution of Hyundai Motor, Kia, and the Genesis luxury brand into a new era, overseeing the development of next-generation platforms and software, future design directions, and customer-focused services that will define the vehicles of tomorrow.

Chung also emphasised cultural transformation as a key element of this journey, driving a collaborative and open environment that empowers talent across HMG's global network.