The Hyundai Motor Corporation is in conversation with the government of South Korea about sending surplus medical supplies to Alabama after a request for assistance by Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.
Hyundai is based in Seoul, South Korea and has a large plant in the Montgomery area.
“Our community’s strong ties with Hyundai Motor Corporation coupled with our shortage of needed medical supplies prompted our request for assistance,” said Reed in a statement.
As the nations of the world respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the actions of South Korean leaders have been unparalleled in protecting their citizens and suppressing the Coronavirus infection rate,” explained Reed about why he reached out to Hyundai.
Currently, Hyundai is identifying which South Korean supplies have approval from the FDA for use in America.
As of 9:52 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, Alabama has 644 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Montgomery County has 18, Elmore County has 12 and Autauga County has 6.
Henry Thornton is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can contact him by email: henry@new-yhn.local or on Twitter @HenryThornton95.
