Honda to halt car sales in South Korea

With sales sliding across Asia and competition rising, the Japanese carmaker is officially pulling out by year’s end.

Published: 2:00pm, 24 Apr 2026

Honda Motor will end its South Korean car sales by the end of 2026, concluding operations that began in 2004. The move follows a 60 per cent sales drop in China and declining performance in Southeast Asia. The company cited a changing market environment and fierce competition from local and Chinese rivals.

Honda to halt car sales in South Korea

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With sales sliding across Asia and competition rising, the Japanese carmaker is officially pulling out by year’s end.