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Hyundai and Kia Launch Cybersecurity Group in Trilateral Dialogue

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Hyundai Motor and Kia established a cybersecurity working group on June 24, 2026
  • The group operates within the Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Executive Dialogue (TED
  • The inaugural seminar addressed AI-era security response strategies

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation formed a new cybersecurity working group under the Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Executive Dialogue (TED) on June 24, 2026. This initiative marks the first topic-specific subgroup within TED, focusing on private sector-led cooperation against cyber threats.

The working group held its first seminar at Hyundai and Kia’s headquarters in Seoul. The event concentrated on security response strategies relevant to the growing use of artificial intelligence in various industries.

During the seminar, participants examined emerging hacking risks affecting automotive, robotics, and smart factory systems. The program included panel discussions that combined real-world case studies with strategic perspectives on cybersecurity.

Hyundai Motor Group and Kia have supported the Trilateral Executive Dialogue since 2023. TED brings together government and business leaders from Korea, the United States, and Japan to discuss economic and security topics, aiming to promote shared prosperity.

What the numbers show

  • The cybersecurity working group was established on June 24, 2026
  • Hyundai Motor Group and Kia have sponsored TED since 2023
  • This is the first topic-specific subgroup created under TED

The TED policy seminar serves as a forum for exploring collaboration opportunities among the three countries. Discussions at TED cover a range of issues, including economic development and national security, with the new working group adding a focus on cybersecurity.

Kichang Yang, Senior Vice President and Head of HMG Security Center at Hyundai Motor Group, stated that increased global supply chain connectivity requires enhanced cross-border cybersecurity cooperation. He expressed expectations that the working group will contribute to building a practical and effective security cooperation system.

The establishment of this group reflects ongoing efforts by Hyundai and Kia to address cybersecurity challenges in the automotive and related sectors. By hosting the inaugural seminar, the companies facilitated knowledge sharing among stakeholders from Korea, the U.S., and Japan.

With the launch of this working group, TED expands its scope to include targeted actions against cyber threats, reinforcing the importance of collaborative approaches in the face of evolving digital risks.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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