APPARATUS, METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR CONTROLLING STARTING OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

An apparatus, method, and recording medium for controlling starting of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus for controlling starting of an internal combustion engine is provided with a clutch for connecting and disconnecting a motor and the internal combustion engine, which is installed in a vehicle. When starting the internal combustion engine, the clutch is released and the motor is maintained in an actuated state, and the clutch is engaged after the motor enters a predetermined rotation state.