Lee Min-hyung joined The Korea Times in 2014 and has worked as a journalist mainly in Korea’s finance, tech and automotive industry. He specializes in content creation, breaking news and in-depth analysis currently on transportation and mobility. You can reach him via mhlee@koreatimes.co.kr.
BYD's debut in Korea

Cho In-chul, left, managing director and head of BYD Korea’s passenger car business, poses with the Chinese carmaker’s Atto 3 electric vehicle (EV) during the brand’s launch event in Incheon, Thursday. Starting with the small electric SUV, the EV maker will introduce a total of three EVs — the Seal, Sealion 7 and Atto 3 — in 2025 with its key upside in price competitiveness. Courtesy of BYD Korea
By Lee Min-hyung