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Where is Kia from?

Kia comes from South Korea. It was founded in Seoul, South Korea in 1944.[1] Hyundai Motor Company, headquartered in South Korea, has held a controlling stake since 1998.[1]

Origin

South Korea

Founded 1944 in Seoul

Owner today

South Korea

Hyundai Motor Company · since 1998

Key facts

Country of origin
South Korea[1]
Founded
1944, Seoul[1]
Current owner
Hyundai Motor Company[1]
Owner headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Ownership
Controlling stake, since 1998
Type
Brand — cars
Category
Automotive

Good to know

  • Founded as Kyungsung Precision Industry, a maker of bicycle parts.
  • Hyundai Motor Company is Kia's largest shareholder.
Origin is not where products are made. Kia’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.

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Sources

  1. [1]Kia — Wikipedia — Wikipedia
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