Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-07-07 · cross-checked + Skill-scored · via KoreaAPI
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Kia Corporation (Korean: 기아; pronounced [ki.a]) is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, after its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 2.8 million vehicles in 2019. Kia is owned by Hyundai, which holds a 33.88% stake valued at just over US$6 billion. Kia, in turn is a minority owner of more than twenty Hyundai subsidiaries ranging from 4.9% up to 45.37%, totaling more than US$8.3 billion.
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Verified facts
Kia (기아 (기업)) — verified Korean company. Founded 1944-12-11. Industry: automotive industry.
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Headquarters: Seoul
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When was Kia founded?
Kia was founded in 1944-12-11 (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What industry is Kia in?
Kia operates in automotive industry (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
What is Kia's headquarters?
Kia — Headquarters: Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-07-07 01:21 UTC, as of 2026-07-07).
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