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Kia Motors was founded in 1944, when Korean modernism was still in its infancy. We were a pioneer who produced the first bicycle and automobile locally. For half a century we have remained focused on a single purpose: manufacturing automobiles.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors America, Sales, Marketing and Distribution
Len Hunt
Contact Information

231 Yangjae-dong

Seocho-gu

Seoul 137-938

www.kia.co.kr

82-2-3464-1114

NAICS Code New Car Dealers: 441110

Recent Events

  • Kia starts production at first U.S. plant

    11/18/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Kia Motors Launches Production

    10/26/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Korean Automakers Profit from Cash for Clunkers

    10/28/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • BASF enters global cooperation with Kia Motors

    10/21/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • S. KOREAN CO KIA'S NEW UPPER-END SEDAN TO BE NAMED 'K7'

    10/18/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Florida jury awards mother $330 million in DUI fatality

    10/06/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

  • Kia Motors uses durable roof board for new plant

    9/30/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Kia recalls Sportage SUVs in China on switch fault

    9/29/09 - Product Recall - View Story

  • Caster Concepts Partners with KIA: Provides Safe Working Environment at New Georgia Facility

    9/26/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Electric-powered cars dominate Frankfurt show

    9/15/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • KIA Chooses Caster Concepts as Partner: Provides Safe Working Environment at New Georgia Facility

    9/15/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Kia makes a splash at Frankfurt Motor Show with all-new models and 'EcoDynamics' sub-brand

    9/15/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Autos ready to shine anew

    9/14/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Life After The Fall

    9/01/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show

    9/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • New Kia Ceed Improves Fuel Consumption and Co2 Output With Michelin Tyres

    8/31/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Life After the Fall

    8/03/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

News & Analysis

kia motors corp. - All News and Analysis

  • 2011 Kia Sorento - Get the Exterior to the Right Size

    BNET - 2009-11-02

    If anyone ever wanted to see evolution in action, look no less than the Kia Sorento.  All-new, the once truck-based SUV has crossed over into the new year as a crossover, looking longer and leaner. The former, claims Kia engineers, is in response to consumers' demand for optional seven passenger...

    Tags: Kia Motors Corp.

  • Kia Revives Hip Hamsters, To Do Heavy Lifting for the Brand

    BNET - 2009-10-30

    Kia needs to get people to associate something with the brand other than "cheap and cheaply built." Kia's animated hamsters help the brand look hip. They're back after a hiatus. by Jim Henry

    Tags: Kia Motors Corp., Brand, Branding, Marketing, Jim Henry

  • 2010 Kia Sorento First Drive Review

    BNET - 2009-10-28

    THE 2010 SORENTO is an important model for Kia, and yes, that's a line we seem to use a lot when talking about the smaller Korean's recent new models. Trying to bust out from under the shadow of its bigger brother Hyundai has KIA having to work harder to get...

    Tags: Kia Motors Corp.

  • Kia's Got Game for NBA

    BNET - 2009-10-28

    Kia Motors is back for its second season in the National Basketball Association lineup, tipping off an expansive national activation that coincides with its first year as the league's official automotive sponsor.The automaker's partnership reignites today, as Kia will repeat its role as presenting sponsor of NBA Tip-Off Week. The...

    Tags: ESPN, NBA, Kia Motors Corp.

  • Global Green Car Challenge Update: Halfway

    BNET - 2009-10-27

    THE GLOBAL GREEN CAR Challenge kicked off on Saturday, and now that the 3000km event is around the halfway mark, it's time for an update on the teams efforts. HSV's unlikely entry, the V8-powered E-Series II Maloo ute is leading the pack and has so far achieved a remarkable average...

    Tags: entry, event, Kia Motors Corp., teams effort

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Len Hunt President and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors America, Sales, Marketing and Distribution
Yoon Guk-Jin President & Co-CEO
Eui-Sun Chung Vice President
Tae Hwan Koo Vice President
Pil-Hyun Hoo General Manager, Investor Relations

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Mong-Koo Chung Chairman & Co-CEO
Choi Yul Board of Directors
Dong-Sung Cho Board of Directors
Jong-Am Chung Board of Directors
Jong-Chang Kim Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors America, Sales, Marketing and Distribution Current
Kia Motors America, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Sales, Marketing and Distribution Current
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Vice President, Volkswagen Brand Back Seat Former

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Chairman & Co-CEO Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. President & Co-CEO Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Vice President Current
Kia Motors Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Vice President Current
Kia Motors Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. General Manager, Investor Relations Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Kia Motors Corp. Board of Directors Current
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