SEOUL, January 02 (AJP) - As the Lee Jae Myung administration signals renewed efforts to ease tensions with North Korea, Hyundai Group Chair Hyun Jeong-eun said the conglomerate must be ready to act swiftly should conditions for inter-Korean economic cooperation improve.
In a New Year’s message to employees on Friday, Hyun reaffirmed her support for engagement with North Korea, saying expectations are rising again for a thaw on the Korean Peninsula.
She expressed hope for “constructive change” in inter-Korean relations this year and urged employees to prepare thoroughly so the group can respond immediately if opportunities emerge.
Hyundai Group, long associated with cross-border projects such as the Mount Kumgang tourism venture through affiliate Hyundai Asan, has been viewed as a potential private-sector partner in any future economic cooperation between the two Koreas.
Hyun sent the message by email to about 6,000 employees across affiliates including Hyundai Elevator, Hyundai Movex and Hyundai Asan.
Beyond inter-Korean issues, Hyun called for proactive execution across the group, urging employees to “show the will and action to lead this era of transition.”
She said uncertainty often accompanies new opportunities and stressed that decisive action matters more than perfect information.
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