Kim Hyun-bin began his journalism career at Arirang TV from 2012 to 2017, specializing in defense, foreign affairs and the economy. In 2018, he joined The Korea Times, covering society and business, and is currently responsible for embassy affairs.
Hyundai Motor chairman named auto industry 'Visionary of the Year' by Newsweek
Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, left, Chung Euisun, chairman of Hyundai Motor Group stands beside the cover page of Newsweek in New York, Wednesday. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
By Kim Hyun-bin
By Kim Hyun-bin
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun won the “Visionary of the Year” award at the inaugural Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disrupters event, Wednesday in New York.
The award recognizes agents of change in the automotive industry who are shaking up the field, using technology in ways that will profoundly and positively impact people's lives.
One of six awards conferred at the event, “Visionary of the Year” is given to a leader who is taking significant actions to shape the future of the automotive industry now and over the next 30 years.
Newsweek recognized Chung for his significant role in the rise of Hyundai and Kia in the global automotive industry. Under his leadership and bold vision for the future, the Group is redefining what is possible in mobility, and providing greater freedom of movement for humanity through vehicle electrification, robotics and advanced air mobility (AAM), the company said.
“Today's leading automakers are pushing the boundaries in ways that keep us moving and also capture the imagination. The disruptors on this list deserve to be recognized for pushing the industry forward, as well as for their leadership in responding to the challenges brought on by the pandemic,” said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek.
“On behalf of everyone at Hyundai Motor Group, I would like to thank Newsweek for these three prestigious awards. They reflect the hard work of all our people and business partners, who are focused on transforming the Group into a smart mobility solutions provider with sustainability at the core of what we do. Their dedication to making disruptive technologies a reality is why I am here to share this honor,” Chairman Chung said after receiving the award.
“I have always believed cars are a way to connect people. There's nothing more human than the insatiable desire to explore, to imagine and to make progress. Mobility quite literally brings people together. And when we work together, human beings are capable of extraordinary things.”
In all, the group won three out of the six awards given at the World's Greatest Auto Disrupters 2022 event. Newsweek also honored the group for “Research and Development Team of the Year” and “Powertrain Evolution of the Year.”