Kia

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Kia (formerly known as Kia Motors) is a company operating as an automotive manufacturer. It offers sport utility vehicles, sedans, sports cars, hybrids, electric vehicles, and luxury cars.

TypePublic
Founded1944
HQSeoul, KRMap
Websitekia.com
Employee Ratings3.8More
Overall CultureC+More
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2019)52,448
Job Openings25
Share Price (Sept 2021)₩84.1 K
Cybersecurity ratingCMore

Key People/Management at Kia

Ho Sung Song

Ho Sung Song

Chief Executive Officer
Eui-Sun Chung

Eui-Sun Chung

Chairman
SeungKyu Yoon

SeungKyu Yoon

President & CEO, North America & America
Won-Jeong Jeong

Won-Jeong Jeong

President, Europe
Jun-Young Choi

Jun-Young Choi

Executive Vice President
Russell Wager

Russell Wager

Vice President of Marketing, America
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Kia Office Locations

Kia has offices in Seoul, Gwangju, Gwangmyeong-si, Hwaseong-si and in 13 other locations
Seoul, KR (HQ)
231 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu
Gwangju, KR
Hwaun-ro 277 (Naebang-dong), Seo-gu
Gwangmyeong-si, KR
Kia-ro 113 (Soha-dong)
Hwaseong-si, KR
1714 Ihwa-ri, Ujeong-eup
Hwaseong-si, KR
Kia Jadongcha-ro 95, Ujeong-up
Nanjing Shi, CN
1 Hanzhong Rd, Xin Jie Kou, Qinhuai Qu
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Kia Financials and Metrics

Kia Revenue

Market capitalization (17-Sept-2021)

33.7t

Closing stock price (17-Sept-2021)

84.1k
Kia's current market capitalization is ₩33.7 t.
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Kia Operating Metrics

Jan, 2016Feb, 2016Mar, 2016Apr, 2016May, 2016Jun, 2016Jul, 2016

Monthly New Car Registrations (UK)

5.07 k2.89 k16.21 k6.87 k6.91 k8.4 k7.42 k
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Kia Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

C

76/100

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Kia Online and Social Media Presence

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Kia Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C+

    67/100

  • CEO Rating

    D

    60/100

  • Compensation

    C-

    59/100

  • Diversity

    D+

    58/100

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Kia News and Updates

February 18, 2021

Kia Motors America Victim of Ransomware Attack Demanding $20M in Bitcoin, Report Claims

BleepingComputer claims to have evidence that the ransomware gang DoppelPaymer is demanding 404 BTC from the car firm.
February 18, 2021

Kia Motors America allegedly struck by DoppelPaymer ransomware attack

Kia Motors America Inc. has been allegedly struck by a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack along with a demand for a 404 bitcoin ($20 million) ransom payment. As reported by Bleeping Computer, the attack appeared first with a nationwide information technology outage across Kai’s North American business …
February 05, 2021

Kia Motors To "Accelerate The Good" Through Donations To High School Football Programs Impacted By The Pandemic

Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey to Receive a $50,000 Donation from Kia; Donations to Additional High Schools to be Announced IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Campaign is an extension of Kia's "Accelerate The Good" charitable initiatives which...
January 05, 2021

Kia Motors America Records Highest Annual Retail Sales Total In Company History In 2020

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On the strength of best-ever monthly performances from the Telluride and Seltos SUVs, Kia Motors America today announced December 2020 sales of 53,764 units, a 4.9-percent increase over the same period last year. In total, Kia sold 586,105...
December 29, 2020

Kia Motors America Readies To Turn The Page On 2020 With A Massive New Year's Celebration In Times Square

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America, the Official Sponsor of the New Year's Eve Countdown, will ring in the arrival of 2021 with a groundbreaking effort for the all-new Sorento SUV. The campaign began in early-December with a Sorento embarking on a...
December 02, 2020

Kia Motors America's Momentum Continues With Selling-Day Adjusted Year-Over-Year Sales Increase Of 8.3-Percent

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon record breaking sales in October, Kia Motors America announced November sales of 47,897 units in a month that saw fewer selling days and consumers increasingly staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kia's wide range of light...
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 Kia Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Kia founded?

    Kia was founded in 1944.

  • Who are Kia key executives?

    Kia's key executives are Ho Sung Song, Eui-Sun Chung and SeungKyu Yoon.

  • How many employees does Kia have?

    Kia has 52,448 employees.

  • Who are Kia competitors?

    Competitors of Kia include Nissan Motor, Subaru and Daimler.

  • Where is Kia headquarters?

    Kia headquarters is located at 231 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul.

  • Where are Kia offices?

    Kia has offices in Seoul, Gwangju, Gwangmyeong-si, Hwaseong-si and in 13 other locations.

  • How many offices does Kia have?

    Kia has 18 offices.