Small manufacturer of Korean cars that was at one point owned by Daewoo but is currently independent. Ssangyong, meaning "Twin Dragons" produces the ultra-luxurious Chairman Sedan, based on the Mercedes E Class, the uniquely styled Rexton SUV, the ubiquitious Musso, and the jeep like Korando. The company does not market in the US but has sales in Europe and Asia.
Ssangyong asserted it's independence from Daewoo following the troubled Korean automakers bankruptcy.
by C February 6, 2004