Hyundai Motor Group expands Saudi traineeship program with Misk Foundation, selects 10 trainees for 8-week Seoul program
Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation have launched an expanded 8-week traineeship for 10 Saudi students at the Group's Seoul headquarters, building on a 2025 pilot.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor Group and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' have launched an expanded joint traineeship program for 10 Saudi students and graduates. The 8-week program began July 6 at the Group's global headquarters in Seoul. Participants were selected from over 2,500 applicants through a rigorous evaluation based on professional capabilities, communication skills, and growth potential.
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Strong interest from Saudi youth in the expanded traineeship program.
- 2 trainees
- 10 trainees
Meeting between Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Misk Foundation CEO Dr. Badr Hamoud Al-Badr
Start of 8-week expanded traineeship program
Planned engagement at Misk Global Forum including HMG Smart City Workshop
Trainees will gain immersive experience across Hyundai Motor Group's key divisions, including global strategy, design, and business operations. They will contribute to real-world projects focused on the Saudi and Middle East markets. Looking ahead, the Group plans to deepen cooperation with the Misk Foundation and promote human exchange between Saudi Arabia and Korea.
Why this matters
This program strengthens Hyundai Motor Group's commitment to nurturing Saudi talent and deepening Korea-Saudi ties. For Saudi youth, it offers hands-on experience at a global automaker, potentially shaping future industry leaders. The expansion also signals growing collaboration between the two countries in education and industrial sectors.
Terms in This Story
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; a company that produces parts or vehicles for other companies, in this context referring to Hyundai Motor Group as a global automaker.
- Misk Foundation
- A Saudi non-profit foundation launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, focused on youth education and skills development.
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