Also known as: 기아, 起亞, KIA Corporation (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-09-08 · re-verified daily · 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 global sales of over 3.1 million vehicles in 2025. Hyundai Motor Company is Kia’s largest shareholder, holding 35.17% of the company as of 2025; Hyundai Motor Company and related parties together hold 36.99%.
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Verified facts
Kia (기아 (기업)) — verified Korean company. Founded 1944-12-11. Industry: automotive industry.
Details
Headquarters: Seoul
Type: automobile manufacturer
Country: South Korea
Parent Company: Hyundai Motor Company
Market Position: South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer
Source reconciliation
Wikidata lists the Korean name as 기아; KoreaAPI uses 기아 (기업) (chosen by source authority).
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What is Kia?
Kia Corporation (Korean: 기아; pronounced [ki.a]) is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When was Kia founded?
Kia was founded in 1944-12-11 (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What industry is Kia in?
Kia operates in automotive industry (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Kia's headquarters?
Kia — Headquarters: Seoul (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Kia's type?
Kia — Type: automobile manufacturer (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Kia's country?
Kia — Country: South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Kia's parent company?
Kia — Parent Company: Hyundai Motor Company (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Kia's market position?
Kia — Market Position: South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer (verified via Wikidata Q35349 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC; Wikipedia Kia 2026-09-08 18:02 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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