Hyundai Motor Provides Official Protocol Vehicles For the First Korea–Central Asia Summit 2026

SEOUL, July 27, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company announced today that it will provide official protocol vehicles to heads of state and delegations attending the First Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026, scheduled for September 16, 2026.

The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the vehicle cooperation with the Preparatory Office for the Korea-Central Asia Summit at the Seo-hee Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Chung Eui-hae and Dong Jo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Policy Office at Hyundai Motor Group, along with key government and company officials.

“We are honored to provide official protocol vehicles for the First Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026, which marks the first-ever multilateral leaders' summit of this kind to be hosted in Korea. Based on our extensive experience in supporting major international events both domestically and abroad, we are committed to actively ensuring that this summit proceeds successfully.” – Dong Jo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Policy Office at Hyundai Motor Group

The First Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026, taking place in Seoul this year, represents the only multilateral leaders' summit to be held in Korea in 2026. The gathering will convene heads of state and senior ministerial officials from Korea and five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—to discuss cooperation across economic, diplomatic, and trade sectors.

Hyundai Motor will provide a total of 33 Genesis G90 and G80 sedans for the duration of the Summit to transport Central Asian leaders, ministers, and senior dignitaries. 

The company will support the successful execution of this key diplomatic event with Genesis luxury brand while showcasing the sophistication and quality recognized globally by markets.

Hyundai Motor has consistently supported major international events with operational vehicles. The company's portfolio includes:

• APEC 2025 KOREA in Gyeongju, Korea
• 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa
• 2026 ASEAN Summit in the Philippines in November 2026 (Upcoming)

This extensive experience in managing vehicle logistics for world-class diplomatic events positions Hyundai Motor as a trusted partner for ensuring seamless operations.