Response toDisclosure Inquiry

2 Mar 2006 09:14

Hyundai Motor Company02 March 2006 HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (HMC) Corporate Disclosure to Korea Stock Exchange Disclosure Date : February 28, 2006Disclosure Title : Response to Disclosure Inquiry regarding Rumor or News Responsive disclosure regarding the news report ofacquisition plans for Mando Corporation. We are studying the acquisition of Mando Corporation based on an analysis of thecompany's competitiveness in its main businesses such as brakes, steering, shockabsorbers etc. However, currently, no concrete decision has been made, and we will disclose thedetails of the negotiation upon its conclusion by August, 2006. Name of Disclosure Officer : Yoo No Hwang,Senior Vice President l Date of Related Disclosure (Korea Stock Exchange) : September 09, 2005 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange