Hyundai denies robot deployment plan linked to worker strike

Hyundai Motor Company has disputed news reports suggesting that partial labor strikes at its South Korean facilities were prompted by concerns over the automaker's plan to deploy humanoid robots in the United States starting in 2028. The company stated that these reports are inaccurate.

The automaker clarified that the union's demands primarily focus on compensation-related issues. These include requests for wage increases, bonuses, and an extension of the retirement age for workers. Hyundai emphasized that these are the central points of discussion.

"Potential deployment of robots in Korean production facilities is not part of the current labor-management discussions," Hyundai Motor Company said in a statement. The company reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with the union.

Hyundai Motor Company operates the world's largest automotive plant in South Korea. The company aims to reach an agreement that supports the long-term interests of both its employees and the business.