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Author Don Southerton Releases New Publication on Hyundai and Kia Motors

June 24, 2012 general Comments Off on Author Don Southerton Releases New Publication on Hyundai and Kia Motors

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Belmar  Lakewood, Colorado June 21, 2012 Author Don Southerton has announced the release of a new publication Hyundai and Kia Motors: The Early Years and Product Development. The eBook provides deep insights into the rise of the South Korean car industry. Southerton’s latest writing weaves  first-hand accounts of the challenges experienced by Korean management during the first years of Korean car production with the development of specific models,  such as Kia’s Brisa, Pride, Sephia, Sportage and Rio plus Hyundai’s Pony, Excel, and Santa Fe

Southerton notes, “Today we are witnessing a remarkable transformation in Hyundai and Kia Motors’ brand image and sales are at record pace. This accomplishment was decades in the making. Hyundai and Kia Motors: The Early Years and Product Development shares the story behind this success.”

The eBook will be available through Amazon, Kindle, iBook, and most digital media services.

Apple link–http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/hyundai-kia-motors-early-years/id538393175?ls=1

About the Author
Don Southerton has held a life-long interest in Korea and the rich culture of the country. His previous books center on culture, entrepreneurialism, and early U.S.-Korean business ventures. Southerton also extensively writes and comments on modern Korean business culture and its impact on global organizations. His firm, Bridging Culture Worldwide, provides consulting, training, and strategy on Korea-facing global business.

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Full Throttle and Full Speed Ahead

December 14, 2008 general Comments Off on Full Throttle and Full Speed Ahead

 

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  By Don Southerton, Songdo IBD CityTalk Editor and Chief Blogger 

A key aspect of Songdo IBD CityTalk will be commentary, breaking news, and first-hand accounts of the Songdo IBD project. We will try to minimize re-cycling news on Songdo IBD, except when we feel it will promote dialogue. I begin with some commentary.

Full Throttle

Reflecting on my trip to Korea last week, I did see concerns on the economy. For one, firms and businesses are more reserved this year with their holiday decorations. My contacts in many of Korea’s top Groups feel there will be some downsizing and layoffs—the first in ten years. Despite the global economic downturn, some leaders see opportunity. Hyundai-Kia Motors Chairman Chung Mong Koo last week noted the need for the company to “go full throttle” at a time when some in the industry are in turmoil. Chung noted Hyundai-Kia would focus on small cars and Green technology. Hyundai vowed to provide decent jobs and help the national economy.

Songdo IBD Full Speed Ahead

What did stand out last week was the huge concern that foreign investors are pulling out of Korea. Interestingly, this is not so with Songdo IBD. In contrast, the project is moving forward as planned. For example, 2009 will see the completion of the 7.4 mile Incheon Bridge along with the 1st phase of the Songdo IBD, including the 100 acre Central Park and Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. To me,  borrowing from the words of Chairman Stan Gale it looks like “ Full Speed Ahead,” for  Gale International and Songdo IBD.

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