Kia Corporation (000270.KS) KSC

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Kia Corporation

Address

12, Heolleung-ro

Seoul, 137-938

Korea (the Republic of)

Phone

82 2 3464 5169

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Auto - Manufacturers

Employees

33195

First IPO Date

January 04, 2000

Key Executives

NameTitlePayYear Born
Ho-Sung SongChief Executive Officer, President & Director01962
Boshin SeoPresident of Vehicle Production Development & Quality Management0N/A
Jin Ha KimHead of Russia & CIS Headquarters0N/A
Jun-Young ChoiPresident & Director01963
Seung Jun KimSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer01972
Yaser ShabsoghChief Operating Officer of MEA0N/A
Seong-guk JeongHead of IR0N/A
Yong-kew ParkExecutive Vice President & Head of the European Headquarters0N/A
Karim HabibSenior Vice President & Head of Kia Design Center01970
Dong Wook KimSenior Vice President of External Affairs Department0N/A
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Description

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Kia Corporation, originally founded in 1944, operates as a global automotive manufacturer. Along with its affiliated companies, Kia is engaged in the production and distribution of a wide array of vehicles, including passenger cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), eco-friendly models, and commercial transport options. Its sales reach extends across major markets like South Korea, North America, and Europe, primarily facilitated through an extensive network of dealerships. The company, which was previously known as Kia Motors Corporation, adopted its current name, Kia Corporation, in January 2021. Furthermore, Kia has entered into a strategic alliance with Factorial Inc. to collaboratively advance the development of solid-state battery technology, vital for the next generation of electric vehicles.

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