- Seoul Team debuts, launching dual-team operations with plans to grow to around 50 members through additional recruitment -

  - Dedicated rehearsal and lounge facilities at the Yeonjidong HQ…bringing harmony, unity and togetherness to more people-

Hyundai Elevator has launched the Seoul Team of its in-house choir for employees with disabilities, the Orak Choir. Together with the existing Chungju Team, the newly established Seoul Team of approximately 20 members has brought the choir's total membership to around 50.

Hyundai Elevator held a launch ceremony for the Orak Choir Seoul Team on Jun. 15 at the Hyundai Group Building in Yeonjidong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, attended by around 60 exex-x-cutives and employees, including CEO Cho Jae-chun. The ceremony consisted of △ presentation of appointment certificates to choir members △ a tour of the Seoul Team's dedicated facilities △ a networking session and refreshments.

With teams x-x-based in Chungju and Seoul, the choir will primarily perx-x-form in each region while coming together for major events and national competitions as needed. To preserve the choir's continuity and unified musical direction, Park Kyung-hwan, conductor of the Chungju Team, will continue as overall conductor.

The dedicated facilities for the choir at the Hyundai Group Building are another highlight. They include △ a large rehearsal room for full-choir practice △ smaller rehearsal rooms for sectional rehearsals and individual practice △ dedicated locker rooms △ meeting rooms.

Hyundai Elevator also unveiled H-Harmony, a multifunctional lounge that encourages casual interaction between employees and choir members. Complete with a TV, lounge area and reclining massage chairs, the space offers a comfortable setting for relaxation, small group events and video viewing.

A Hyundai Elevator representative said,“The launch of the Seoul Team reflects our commitment to providing greater support so that each choir member can fully express their unique voices and talents in a stable environment. We hope the Seoul Team will continue the legacy of harmony, unity and togetherness established by the Chungju Team, inspiring and touching the hearts of many people.”

Launched by Hyundai Elevator in March 2024, the Orak Choir is an in-house choir created to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities while promoting culture and the arts. Within just eight months of its establishment, the choir won the Silver Award at the 32nd National Choir Competition for People with Disabilities. Hyundai Elevator will continue to expand and strengthen its support for the choir as part of its efforts to promote disability awareness and deepen engagement with local communities.