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Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group held a rare joint gathering on Nov. 9 to strengthen cooperation in physical AI and next-generation mobility, hosting 177 executives from both sides at Samsung's Seocheon training center for an 'HMG Appreciation Day,' Yonhap and Chosun Ilbo report. The two groups, which have built trust across three generations, aim to combine technologies in robotics and energy beyond existing semiconductor, battery, and electronics partnerships, with Korea Economic Daily describing the move as a 'one team' push for future industries. Separately, Hyundai's hydrogen brand HTWO partnered with Air Liquide to expand hydrogen mobility in China, and POSCO Future M signed a letter of intent with Hyundai Motor Group on Nov. 3 to explore anode material investment in Vietnam. Korean media frame the alliance as a strategic response to secure leadership in advanced industries, with Chosun Ilbo noting the plan to combine both firms' technological strengths in future businesses.