When first founded in 1947 by Chung Ju-yung, Hyundai was a construction company which later they developed into South Korea’s largest conglomerate company (chaebol). The most well-known Hyundai organization is the Hyundai Motor Company, the world’s 5th largest automaker selling mid sized sedans, coupes and SUVs like the Sonata, Genesis Coupe and the Santa Fe. Hyundai Heavy Industries is the world’s largest shipbuilder, and Hynix is a top semiconductor producer. Other companies currently or formerly controlled by members of Chung’s extended family may be loosely referred to as a part of the Hyundai chaebol.

The Hyundai Group underwent massive restructuring following the 1997 East Asian financial crisis and the founder’s death in 2001. Today, many companies bearing the Hyundai name are legally unrelated, with each company having a different chairman. Former components include Hyundai Group, Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, Hyundai Department Store Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and Hyundai Development Group. After the separation, Hyundai Group focuses on elevators, container services, and tourism to Mount Kumgang.

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