Hyundai Investigates New Child Labor Claims at Alabama Suppliers

Hyundai Motor Co. is investigating fresh allegations of underage workers at two of its Alabama suppliers after Reuters reported minors were working for the companies.

Hwashin America Corp., a Korean maker of chassis and auto-body components, and Ajin Industrial Co., a Korean auto-parts manufacturer, both employed minors at their plants in Greenville and Cusseta, Alabama, Reuters reported Friday, citing interviews with former employees, workers’ family members and law-enforcement officials.

Hyundai said it will investigate the new allegations as part of an ongoing review of operations. The revelations come five months after the news agency and US Labor Department found child ...