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Hyundai Motor Company

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Seoul, South Korea

KRX: 005380 

Hyundai Motor Company is a leading South Korean automotive manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of vehicles—including innovative electric models—on a global scale.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Hyundai Motor Company

-30.90

0.03%

Latest Event

Hyundai Holds Off Price Increase to Protect Consumers

In response to rising political pressures and tariff policies highlighted by President Trump's comments, Hyundai Motor Company announced that it would not raise vehicle prices for at least two months, aiming to ease consumer concerns.

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TOADIE

Hyundai Motor Company is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score
Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

  • Hyundai Holds Off Price Increase to Protect Consumers Logo
    APR
    14
    2025

    In response to rising political pressures and tariff policies highlighted by President Trump's comments, Hyundai Motor Company announced that it would not raise vehicle prices for at least two months, aiming to ease consumer concerns.

  • Hyundai Maintains Consumer-Friendly Pricing Amid Trump's Tariffs Logo
    APR
    05
    2025

    Hyundai Motor Company announced that it would not raise vehicle prices for at least two months, aiming to ease consumer concerns amid the imposition of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles by the Trump administration.

  • Hyundai Passes Tariff Costs to Consumers Logo
    APR
    02
    2025

    In response to President Trump's sweeping tariff plans, Hyundai Motor Company — along with companies like Target and Best Buy — announced that it would pass higher import costs onto consumers. This move represents a conventional business reaction to externally imposed tariffs rather than an active ideological stance.

  • Hyundai Maintains Price Stability and Boosts U.S. Production Logo
    APR
    01
    2025

    Hyundai Motor North America reported significant increases in dealership traffic and sales amid Trump's announced 25% tariffs, while choosing to keep vehicle prices stable and investing in domestic production facilities.

  • Hyundai Expands American Manufacturing Amid Tariff Pressures Logo
    MAR
    30
    2025

    Following President Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company is reported to have invested in American manufacturing plants alongside other foreign companies. This strategic response mitigates tariff impacts and supports local job creation.

  • Hyundai's Partnership with Waymo on Autonomous Innovation Logo
    MAR
    25
    2025

    Hyundai has entered a collaboration with Waymo to integrate its sixth-generation autonomous driving technology into the all‑electric Ioniq 5 SUV. While the move advances automotive innovation and road safety, it also raises concerns regarding potential labor displacement and enhanced centralization of technological oversight, which may erode traditional worker rights and democratic checks.

  • Hyundai's $21 Billion US Investment Amid Tariff Pressure Highlights Complicity with Authoritarian Trade Policies Logo
    MAR
    25
    2025

    Hyundai announced a $21 billion investment in the United States amid intense tariff pressure from the Trump administration, which hailed the move as vindication of its aggressive tariff strategy. This alignment raises concerns among critics who argue that such corporate decisions reinforce authoritarian economic measures.

  • Hyundai's $21 Billion Onshoring Investment Raises Concerns Logo
    MAR
    24
    2025

    Hyundai Motor Company announced a $21 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, including a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana, at a White House event with President Trump. While the move promises job creation and local economic growth, the association with an administration known for authoritarian tendencies raises concerns about corporate complicity in supporting undemocratic practices.

  • Hyundai to Open New Steel Plant Amid Trump Endorsement Logo
    MAR
    24
    2025

    President Donald Trump announced that Hyundai is opening a new steel plant in Louisiana, an event that raises concerns about the company's political alignments and potential complicity in promoting authoritarian-aligned economic policies.

  • Hyundai's $5 Billion Investment Amidst Trump's White House Visit Logo
    MAR
    24
    2025

    During President Trump's White House event, Hyundai Motor Company announced a $5 billion investment in Louisiana. This move is interpreted as leveraging economic power to curry favor with political elites, potentially supporting an authoritarian economic agenda and undermining fair regulatory practices.

  • Hyundai Motor Donates $1m to Trump Inauguration Logo
    JAN
    13
    2025

    Hyundai Motor's $1 million donation to US President-elect Trump's inauguration, along with reported efforts to secure a top-level meeting with Trump, signal the company's alignment with policies that support protectionism and authoritarian practices. This political contribution, combined with significant lobbying expenditures, raises concerns about the firm's complicity in bolstering authoritarian influences.

  • -80

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 20

    Hyundai Motor's donation of $1 million to President-elect Trump's inauguration, in the backdrop of record lobbying expenditures in the US, indicates financial support to political causes that align with authoritarian and protectionist agendas. This act is seen as a deliberate effort to curry favor with a government pursuing policies that could undermine democratic practices.

    Hyundai Motor donates $1m to US President-elect Trump’s inauguration

  • -60

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 20

    Reports indicate that Hyundai Motor is actively seeking a top-level meeting with President-elect Trump, demonstrating executive political engagement. This move hints at the company’s strategic attempt to influence or align with an administration known for its authoritarian tendencies and protectionist policies.

    Hyundai Motor donates $1m to US President-elect Trump’s inauguration

  • Dissecting Hyundai Motor's Lobbying Efforts in the US Logo
    NOV
    20
    2024

    Hyundai Motor Company has been reported to spend record amounts on US lobbying, including influential executive appointments, raising concerns over its role in shaping policies that may favor authoritarian outcomes.

  • -70

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 20

    Hyundai Motor Company’s record lobbying expenditure in the US demonstrates a clear strategic effort to influence political processes in a manner that could undermine democratic accountability. The company’s substantial spending to engage with various levels of US government hints at an inclination toward bolstering authoritarian-friendly policies.

    Dissecting Hyundai Motor's lobbying in US - The Korea Herald

  • -50

    Executive Political Engagement

    March 20

    The appointment of Sung Kim, an executive with extensive ties across multiple US administrations, signals Hyundai’s deliberate move to deepen its political engagement. This effort to position leadership with established political connections reveals a concerning strategy that aligns corporate interests with authoritarian political dynamics.

    Dissecting Hyundai Motor's lobbying in US - The Korea Herald

  • Department of Labor sues Hyundai over child labor Logo
    MAY
    31
    2024

    CNN reports that the United States Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit alleging that Hyundai Motor Company and its supplier companies illegally employed a 13-year-old, forcing the child to work up to 60 hours a week in violation of child labor laws. Hyundai has stated that it is reviewing the lawsuit and has taken measures to prevent future violations, though the incident raises serious concerns about labor rights and supply chain oversight.

  • -90

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 20

    This incident highlights serious violations in labor relations and human rights practices, with allegations of employing a 13-year-old in hazardous conditions. Such actions undermine worker protections and contribute to environments that may facilitate authoritarian exploitation of labor.

    Department of Labor sues Hyundai over child labor

  • -80

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 20

    The case also exposes significant failures in supply chain ethics. The involvement of supplier companies in this illegal labor practice indicates a lack of effective oversight and responsibility in Hyundai’s broader operational framework, thereby exacerbating potential complicity in systems that neglect human rights.

    Department of Labor sues Hyundai over child labor

  • Hyundai Plant Child Labor Scandal Logo
    MAY
    31
    2024

    Hyundai Motor Company faces severe allegations of child labor violations at an Alabama assembly line operated by its subcontractors, raising critical concerns about its labor practices and supply chain ethics.

  • -80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 20

    Hyundai's labor practices are under significant scrutiny after reports of a 13-year-old working illegally on an assembly line. This violation of child labor laws and worker rights reflects a severe breach in upholding human rights, especially given the repeated nature of such incidents.

    Hyundai plant caught again in child labor scandal

  • -70

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 20

    Hyundai's reliance on subcontractors that allegedly engage in child labor suggests significant failings in its supply chain ethics. The integration of partners who bypass labor standards points to broader systemic issues in the company's oversight of ethical sourcing.

    Hyundai plant caught again in child labor scandal

  • Feds accuse Hyundai and two suppliers of using child labor Logo
    MAY
    31
    2024

    The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit alleging that Hyundai Motor Company, along with suppliers, employed a 13‐year‐old girl on an assembly line in Alabama, raising serious concerns about labor rights and supply chain oversight.

  • -80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 20

    The filing of a complaint by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging that a 13-year-old girl worked on an assembly line in violation of child labor laws highlights a significant breach in labor relations and human rights practices. This incident reflects poorly on Hyundai's adherence to labor standards, as the company was held liable for repeated violations at a subsidiary.

    Feds accuse Hyundai and two suppliers of using child labor

  • -70

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 20

    The allegations extend to Hyundai's supply chain, where suppliers have been implicated in permitting child labor. This raises serious concerns about the ethical oversight and accountability of Hyundai’s sourcing practices, indicating a failure to enforce adequate labor standards among supply partners.

    Feds accuse Hyundai and two suppliers of using child labor

  • US Department of Labor Complaint Against Hyundai Child Labor Practices Logo
    MAY
    30
    2024

    The US Department of Labor filed a complaint on May 30, 2024, against Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama for the employment of a 13-year-old child under oppressive conditions. The complaint alleges that the company, along with its partners, violated child labor laws by engaging in exploitative practices, raising serious concerns about its adherence to labor rights and human rights practices.

  • -80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 20

    Hyundai's U.S. subsidiary is implicated in a severe violation of labor rights by employing a 13-year-old in long hours under dangerous conditions. This incident not only reflects a disregard for labor laws but also demonstrates the company's complicity in oppressive practices that undermine worker rights and contribute to broader authoritarian labor practices.

    US Department of Labor files complaint to stop Hyundai manufacturer, partners from using, profiting from oppressive child labor

  • Hyundai Alabama child labor allegations Logo
    JUL
    01
    2022

    Allegations emerged in 2022 that Hyundai's Alabama subsidiary and parts suppliers employed underage workers in hazardous conditions, violating US child labor laws and raising serious ethical concerns over labor practices and supply chain management.

  • -85

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 20

    Hyundai's subsidiary in Alabama was reported to employ children as young as 12 in dangerous conditions. Multiple reports confirmed the use of underage labor, resulting in fines and legal actions. This demonstrates a severe breach of labor rights and ethical responsibility towards vulnerable workers, contributing to an erosion of worker protections.

    Hyundai Alabama child labor allegations

  • -75

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 20

    The scandal also exposes major deficiencies in Hyundai's supply chain ethics. Despite claims of compliance, multiple parts suppliers were implicated in employing child labor, suggesting systemic failures in monitoring ethical sourcing standards and holding subcontractors accountable.

    Hyundai Alabama child labor allegations

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