“SDV is the core of future mobility” Korea Automobile Journalists Association Symposium

The Korea Automobile Journalists Association (KAJA) and the Intelligent Automotive Parts Promotion Institute (KIAPI) co-hosted a symposium on the 23rd at EXCO in Daegu with the theme of ‘Automobile’s direction, SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) and cybersecurity strengthening strategy.’

▲ SDV trends and standardization response ▲ SDV technology direction and vision from a vehicle electronics software (SW) perspective ▲ Topic presentations and discussions were held on SDV-oriented cybersecurity technology trends. The panel discussion was chaired by Professor Sagong Sang-wook of Keimyung University and was attended by three presenters and Professor Hong Seong-soo of Seoul National University.

Choi Jong-chan, National Standards Coordinator of the National Institute of Technology and Standards, who gave the first presentation on the topic of ‘SDV trends and standardization response’, emphasized the importance of standards in vehicle software. The country can become a leading country only when it responds sensitively to the standard status and issues surrounding SDV, a new industry. He also pointed out that starting in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic passed, autonomous driving verification, electric vehicles (EV), and SDVs have become leading industries in China.

Coordinator Choi said, “Standards play an important role in the formation of new industries,” and added, “I think we can become a true industrial leader if we set the standards for patent papers.”

Jeong Ji-hoon, head of Hyundai Autoever Vehicle Electronics SW Center, who gave the second presentation, introduced analysis of electronic architecture concepts and technology trends. It explained the composition of the automotive operating system (OS) market, OS development and adoption trends by major global automakers, Hyundai Motor Group’s SDV promotion direction, and Hyundai Autoever’s vehicle OS solution.

Center Director Jeong said, “The core (of SDV applications) is security, security memory, and communication diagnostic ODA,” and added, “Continued development is expected to be possible if cloud and AI are linked in the future.” “In software design, processes and communications that can cover various functions are also very important,” he emphasized. “(Software) design is even more important because development must begin in a state where the hardware has not yet been built.”

Lastly, Kim Bong-seop, head of research and development at the Intelligent Automotive Parts Promotion Agency, said in a presentation on ‘SDV-oriented cyber security technology trends’ that future mobility will be achieved through ▲DX (digital conversion) ▲GX (green conversion), and ▲AX (artificial intelligence conversion). He explained that he was transitioning to focus on SDV. Risk factors that may arise during the transition process were explained, and the importance of supply chain independence and security was also emphasized.

Director Kim said, “The automobile industry has a great forward and backward linkage effect with machinery, batteries, steel, semiconductors, software, robots, defense industry, shipbuilding, etc., and also has great mobility scalability,” adding, “Independent supply chain of SDV-oriented mobility parts and software.” “There is an urgent need to create an ecosystem to ensure security,” he said.

In a panel discussion, Professor Hong Seong-soo of Seoul National University mentioned that software is becoming an important component in the automobile industry with regard to the rise of SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) and emphasized the need for a strategic response to respond to software supply chain security threats.

Professor Hong pointed out, “Security vulnerabilities can occur throughout the entire software process from production to distribution,” and “large-scale SDV vehicles can be affected even by an attack on a single piece of software.”