Chung out, Honda Korea 100% Japanese-owned
Chung also sold his 5 percent share of Honda Korea, which is now a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Honda.
Lee Ji-hong is now the sole CEO of the Japanese car importer and distributor, the company said.
Japanese carmakers have been struggling to stay afloat in Korea, challenged by both the coronavirus outbreak and anti- Japanese sentiment amid diplomatic tensions over historical issues. Last week, Nissan announced it would withdraw from Korea by the end of this year.
“The latest reshuffle is part of Honda’s global personnel decisions,” a Honda Korea spokesman said. “It doesn’t imply a possible exit from the Korean market.”
Honda Korea sold 1,323 units in Korea as of May, a 73 percent year-on-year drop.
BY JIN EUN-SOO [jin.eunsoo@joongang.co.kr]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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