Hyundai Motor's Korean union warns of humanoid robot plan, sees threat to jobs

Posted under: Digital Transformation
Date: 2026-01-22
Hyundai Union Warns of Job Threat from Robot Plan | Justo Global

The Hyundai Motor union criticizes the automaker's strategy to shift production to the U.S., claiming its new Georgia factory jeopardizes domestic output and job security at Korean plants. Hyundai, alongside Kia, aims for an annual production capacity of 500,000 vehicles at the Georgia facility by 2028, amid challenges posed by U.S. tariffs. The union's concerns underscore the potential impact on local jobs amidst growing international competition.

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