Hyundai Motor ends Indonesia aluminium deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans


SEOUL: South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk have ended an aluminium supply agreement after calls by a climate campaigner backed by K-pop fans not to procure supplies of the metal produced using coal power.

Millions of young K-pop fans have thrown their considerable weight at times behind various global campaigns and social causes, often using social media.

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