Hyundai Motor Extends Suspension of Operations at Alabama Plant in the U.S. Until "This Month 31st"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Hyundai Motor's Alabama plant in the United States (HMMA) announced on the 21st (local time) that it will extend the suspension of vehicle production until the 31st in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to the local Korean media News & Post in Atlanta, HMMA stated that all employees will receive appropriate compensation during the production suspension period. The plant employs about 3,000 workers.

The suspension of operations at the Hyundai plant began after one employee working on the engine production line tested positive for COVID-19.

Previously, Hyundai Motor's Alabama plant had announced that it would remain closed until the 22nd.

With this measure, HMMA will suspend line operations for an additional 7 business days, resulting in a reduction of approximately 10,000 units in production volume. In a statement, HMMA said, "The rapidly spreading COVID-19 requires Hyundai Motor to carefully manage manufacturing to adjust production according to predictable market demand. We will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate measures."

The Kia Motors Georgia plant (KMMG), which assembles engines produced by Hyundai Motor, is also expected to be affected.

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