Hyundai Motor Group Deepens Partnership with Saudi Arabia Through Expanded Traineeship Program with Misk Foundation
Hyundai Motor Group and Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation launched an expanded 8-week traineeship program in Seoul for 10 Saudi participants, building on a 2025 pilot and deepening bilateral ties.
Hyundai Motor Group and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk” announced the expansion of their joint traineeship program, selecting 10 Saudi students and graduates for an 8-week initiative at the Group’s Seoul headquarters starting July 6, 2026. The program reflects Hyundai’s commitment to fostering talent and strengthening its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, a key market in the Group’s long-term vision. Participants will gain hands-on experience across global strategy, design, and business operations, with placements aligned to the Group’s priorities. The initiative follows a successful 2025 pilot involving two trainees and builds on meetings between Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Misk Foundation CEO Dr. Badr Hamoud Al-Badr in October 2025.
The 2026 program received over 2,500 applications, highlighting strong interest among Saudi youth. Ten participants were chosen through a rigorous selection process evaluating professional capabilities, global communication skills, and growth potential. Trainees will engage in real-world projects focused on Saudi and Middle East markets, contributing to research while developing practical skills and networking opportunities within Hyundai’s global operations.
The traineeship is part of a broader collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation, including participation in the Misk Global Forum in November 2026. The Group will host the HMG Smart City Workshop for the second consecutive year, an interactive program where Saudi youth explore Hyundai’s smart city vision through hands-on activities. These initiatives aim to deepen human exchange and cooperation between Korea and Saudi Arabia across industries.
The expanded program underscores the shared commitment of Hyundai Motor Group and the Misk Foundation to nurturing future talent and strengthening bilateral ties. Looking ahead, the Group plans to broaden efforts to promote human exchange and collaboration, building on the success of the 2025 cohort and the 2026 traineeship’s immersive learning opportunities.