Elliott’s New Korean Target May Prove Willing

Hyundai may offer some concessions to the U.S. activist investor—even if it doesn’t fully fall in line

U.S. activist investor Elliott Management has struck again in South Korea. It may not get everything it asks for this time, but it could still generate some good returns.

The $35 billion hedge fund, run by Paul Singer, has published its proposal to revamp auto-to-steel conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group. Elliott said earlier this month it had invested more than $1 billion in shares of three of the group’s listed affiliates—Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Hyundai Mobis—with a more than 1.5% stake in each.

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