Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee visited the Hyundai flagship store located at No. 65, Kirula Road, Colombo 5, underscoring the long-standing relationship between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea and the important role of trusted Korean partnerships in strengthening commercial and cultural ties between the two countries.
The visit provided an opportunity to celebrate Hyundai’s presence in Sri Lanka through its partner Abans Auto and to recognise the enduring partnership fostered through the efforts of Abans Auto.
As one of Korea’s most prominent and globally recognised automotive brands, Hyundai continues to represent Korean innovation, engineering and excellence on the international stage.
During the visit, Lee toured the Hyundai flagship showroom and viewed the latest models showcased by Hyundai in Sri Lanka. Particular attention was given to Hyundai PALISADE, SANTA FE and VENUE, with Lee expressing her appreciation for the new models on display.
She was accompanied by Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Colombo Vice Consul Jung Haesung.
Representing Abans Auto during the visit were Abans Auto Director Darius Pestonjee, Abans Auto General Manager Rajitha Ranasinghe, Abans Auto Senior Manager Shashika Rathnasekera, Abans Auto Senior Manager Deeves Clark, Abans Auto Product Manager Darren Stork, Abans Auto Assistant Sales Manager Maneka Dhanawardhana, Abans Auto Sales Executive Husni Ahmed and Abans Auto Sales Executive Isham Irshad.
The visit also highlighted the value placed on building lasting connections between Sri Lanka and Korea through trusted partnerships and the presence of internationally respected Korean brands in the Sri Lankan market.
The continued collaboration between Hyundai and Abans Auto reflects this relationship, with Abans Auto bringing Hyundai’s global range closer to Sri Lankan consumers.
Lee’s visit further reaffirmed the strong goodwill surrounding the Hyundai-Abans Auto partnership and the broader Sri Lanka-Korea relationship.
The Hyundai flagship store showcases Hyundai’s latest vehicles to customers across Sri Lanka.
The Abans group, founded in 1968, brings over five decades of legacy to this partnership. Today, it stands as a diversified conglomerate with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees and a network of over 400 touchpoints across Sri Lanka. Its operations span retail, services, logistics, manufacturing, real estate and infrastructure services, consistently driven by its mission to empower a ‘Better Way to Life’.
