Hyundai Motor says supplier fire in Daejeon disrupts some production, seeks alternatives

by Oh Jooseok Posted : April 23, 2026, 14:48Updated : April 23, 2026, 14:48
Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday that a fire at an engine valve parts supplier in Daejeon has caused disruptions to some production.

Speaking on a conference call after releasing first-quarter results, the company said it is conducting internal tests to qualify replacement parts and expects operations to gradually normalize starting in April.

Hyundai Motor said it will also seek alternative parts in global markets and aims to normalize production through the second half of this year.

 



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