Samsung pushes into humanoid robots and GM batteries as Hyundai's union escalates strikes and PHEVs stall at home.
Samsung is fast-tracking its own humanoid robot while Samsung SDI locks in a multi-billion-dollar next-generation battery deal with GM. At the same time, Hyundai's labor union is expanding partial strikes just as summer break ends, and plug-in hybrids are falling out of favor with Korean buyers despite strong export growth. Together, the stories show Korea's manufacturers advancing on the global stage while facing friction closer to home.
Sources:
- Samsung Accelerates Launch of Self-Developed Humanoid Robot Samsung RX — Seoul Economic Daily, August 12, 2026
- Samsung SDI Partners with GM to Develop Next-Generation Prismatic Batteries — Seoul Economic Daily, August 12, 2026
- Hyundai Motor Union Raises Strike Intensity After Summer Break — Seoul Economic Daily, August 12, 2026
- Plug-In Hybrids Fall to 1.2% of Korea's Domestic Car Sales — Seoul Economic Daily, August 12, 2026
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