Tesla Prepares for South Korea Debut in Challenge to Hyundai

  • Electric-car maker advertises for positions on its website
  • Company registered corporation in South Korea, plans office
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Tesla Motor Inc. is preparing for its debut in South Korea as the U.S. electric-car maker looks to challenge Hyundai Motor Co. at home.

The maker of Model S sedans listed on its website four new positions for sales and engineering in South Korea and one recruiter for the country, who’ll be based in Japan. Tesla has registered its corporation and plans to set up an office in Seoul, the company said in an e-mailed response to questions, declining to provide details of its plans.