President Moon's Test Drive of 'Casper'... "Hope All Citizens Will Love It"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in personally took delivery of the Hyundai Motor Company’s compact SUV (sports utility vehicle) 'Casper' on the 6th and test drove it, expressing his hope that "all citizens will love it."

The Blue House announced that President Moon received the car keys from Hyundai’s responsible manager Yeo Hwan-chae at the entrance of Yeomin 1 Hall in the Blue House in the afternoon and completed the delivery.

The compact SUV Casper is the first model produced through the 'Gwangju-type Job,' the first win-win regional job project. President Moon had purchased the Casper vehicle last month through an online pre-order.

President Moon listened to Manager Yeo’s explanation about the car’s structure and functions, saying, "Although it is a compact car, it looks sturdy and the interior space seems spacious." After test driving within the Blue House premises with First Lady Kim Jung-sook, he evaluated that "the ride comfort is good."

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President Moon said, "This was a project promised since 2012, and after persistent dialogue among labor, management, civic groups, and the government, the Gwangju-type Job was created through a social grand compromise, and for the first time in over ten years, an automobile assembly plant has been reestablished in our country." He added, "Many jobs have been created, it helps the local economy, and since the new car has been delivered, I feel deeply moved."

He continued, "It is said that sales records have already been set, and I hope not only the citizens of Gwangju but all our people will love it."

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