Following BYD, Zeekr Will Enter South Korea's Automotive Market Bring Two Mainstay Models

Zeekr X. (Photo: Zeekr Global)

JAKARTA - Following BYD, a manufacturer from China, namely Zeekr, plans to enter the market for South Korean passenger vehicles by the end of 2025.

Based on a report from Carnewschina, quoted Monday, January 6, it was stated that the Chinese brand would carry two models at once, namely Zeekr 007 and Zeekr X.

The brand is also taking serious steps to enter South Korea's automotive market, Zeekr is reportedly currently negotiating with five local car dealers, which of course to support the full-sale service.

According to the Director of the Jeonbuk Institute of Automotive Convergence Technology Lee Hang gu, Tesla's success in the South Korean market shows that there is a demand for premium electric vehicles in the market (South Korea).

Previously, Zeekr was also reported to have set up an office in South Korea in the second half of 2024 and has appointed a general manager for the office, Kim Nam ho, who was previously a BMW Korea Product Manager.

Not only that, Bloomberg previously reported that the Chinese brand plans to open a space to show off in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province in the second half of 2025, and hopes to start sending vehicles to customers starting the first quarter of 2026.

Zeekr itself continues to spread its wings in global automotive, this brand one is also present in Indonesia with two mainstay models, namely Zeekr X and MPV electricity 009. Unfortunately, it was only introduced and has not been officially sold in Indonesia.