[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Following the decision to halt operations at Hyundai Motor's Ulsan Plant 1 due to the automotive semiconductor shortage, it has been reported that the Asan Plant is also considering a temporary shutdown.


According to the automotive industry on the 5th, Hyundai Motor's Asan Plant is understood to be in discussions with the labor union about a possible temporary shutdown soon due to the shortage of automotive semiconductors. The Asan Plant produces the Sonata and Grandeur models.


However, no specific shutdown dates have been set yet. Previously, Hyundai Motor's Ulsan Plant 1 decided to suspend operations from the 7th to the 14th.



Hyundai Motor stated that they are reviewing countermeasures due to parts supply disruptions for some vehicle models, but nothing has been finalized yet.


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