Hyundai Group
Headquarters of Hyundai in Seoul, South Korea | |
| Founded | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Chung Ju-yung |
| Headquarters | Hyundai Group Building, 194 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, , South Korea |
Key people | Hyun Jeong-eun (Chairperson) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 현대그룹 |
| Hanja | 現代그룹 |
| RR | Hyeondae geurup |
| MR | Hyŏndae kŭrup |
| Website | www |
Hyundai Group (Korean: 현대그룹; Korean pronunciation: [ˈçjəːndɛ]) is a South Korean conglomerate founded by Chung Ju-yung. The group was founded in 1947 as a construction company. With government assistance, Chung and his family members rapidly expanded into various industries, eventually becoming South Korea's second chaebol. Chung Ju-yung was directly in control of the company until his death in 2001.
The company spun off many of its better known businesses after the 1997 Asian financial crisis and founder Chung Ju-yung's death, including Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Department Store Group, and Hyundai Heavy Industries Group. The Hyundai Group is now primarily focused on logistics and services.