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In August 1955, a Korean businessman named Choi Mu-seong and two of his brothers named Choi Hae-seong and Choi Soon-seong, mounted a modified and localised jeep engine on a US military jeep-style car body made with sheet metal from a junk oil drum can and military junk Jeep parts to make the Sibal, the first car made in Korea (car). Sibal is a word that means “new go” or “new start.”

In 1962, the Korean government made a policy called the “Automobile Industry Promotion Policy”, and a law called the “Automobile Industry Protection Act” to help the industry grow. Foreign automakers were allowed to do business in Korea if they worked with a Korean company.

Because of what the government did, companies already successful in other fields moved into the industry and started new businesses. In 1962, three companies were started: Kyeongseong Precision Industry, which later changed its name to “Kia Industry” and began making cars with Mazda.

The Korean automobile industry began developing during the 1950s and gradually expanded into one of the world’s leading automotive sectors. During the early years, Korean manufacturers assembled vehicles using imported components before developing their own engineering technologies and vehicle platforms. Government support and partnerships with international automotive companies helped brands such as Hyundai, Kia, and SangYong grow rapidly. Over time, Korean automotive manufacturers became globally recognized for producing reliable passenger vehicles, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Today, South Korea remains one of the world’s major automotive manufacturing countries, with increasing demand for Korean spare parts Dubai and automotive parts UAE across global markets.