The history of hyundai

The History of Hyundai

In the US, we are familiar with the legends who helped build our country: the Vanderbilts, the Fords, the Rockefellers, and others. These were men who had a vision for the country and carried it out to the benefit of all. In Korea, a peasant farmer transformed the nation from a needy third world nation into an international powerhouse. Please read on to learn more about Chung Ju-yung, the founder of the Hyundai Group.

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If you live in North America, you likely are now very familiar with the Hyundai line of vehicles. Back in 1986, the first Hyundai was introduced to the market an Excel and the companys line up has changed dramatically since that time. Hyundai produces much more than cars; in fact, by the end of the last century Hyundai became one of the largest companies in the world. Lets take a look at this Korean based multinational corporation and the company behind Hyundai vehicles.

It was back in 1946, just one year removed from Imperial Japans occupation of the Korean peninsula, that a new company was birthed in what is now known as South Korea. Hyundai Motor Industrial Company was founded by Chung Ju-yung, a child of northern Korean peasant farmers, and in 1947 Ju-yung launched a second company, Hyundai Civil Industries. Self educated, Ju-yung transformed the entire Korean economy with the tight control he exerted over his Hyundai companies.

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