대한민국 자동차의 역사 / History of Korean Cars

1997 marked the first time in 12 years that South Korea's automobile ownership surpassed 10 million, or nearly one vehicle per four citizens. This milestone marked the golden age of South Korean automakers. To remain competitive in the global automobile market, companies must compete across diverse sectors and build technological prowess. However, the overwhelming monopoly structure of over 80% of the industry is eroding innovation capacity. Academics say the Korean automobile industry desperately needs improvement in many areas to advance into future mobility. 1903: Emperor Gojong's royal car 1915: The first civilian car, the Cadillac 1944: Gyeongseong Precision Industry established (predecessor of Kia) 1946: Hyundai Motor Company established 1955: Sibal Motors, International Vehicle Manufacturing Company established 1955: Shinjin Motors established (predecessor of Daewoo) 1955: Hadong Hwan Motors established (predecessor of Ssangyong) 1962: Saenara Motors' first assembled vehicle (Shinjin Acquisition) 1965: Asia Motors established 1965: Shinjin Motors launches Corona 1967: Hyundai Motor Company launches Cortina 1974: Kia Motors launches Brisa 1975: Hyundai Motors launches Pony 1976: First overseas export (5 Pony units to Ecuador) 1981: Kia launches Bongo car 1983: Daewoo Motors launches Royal XQ, Royal Prince, and Royal Super Saloon 1985: Number of automobiles in South Korea reaches 1 million Breakthroughs 1985: Hyundai Sonata launched 1986: Hyundai Excel, Grandeur, and Daewoo Le Mans launched 1990: Daewoo Tico, Hyundai Scoop, and Elantra launched for Generation X 1995: Samsung Motors established 1995: Hyundai Avante launched 1996: Ssangyong New Korando launched 1997: Korea's car ownership reaches 10 million 1997: Daewoo Leganza launched 1998: Samsung SM5 launched 1999: Hyundai Equus launched 2000: Hyundai acquires Kia Motors and Renault acquires Samsung Motors 2002: GM acquires Daewoo Motors 2002: Kia Sorento launched Welcome to the Juni & Dori Channel! Have a wonderful day today, just like yesterday~ JUNIandDORI Picture Learning #Car, #Vehicle, #Car, #Art, #Drawing, #Design, #Picture, #Art, #Illust