Kia is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer. The company was founded in 1944 and is South Korea's oldest carmaker. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Kia originally started as a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycle parts, then expanded to motorcycles and trucks before becoming an automobile manufacturer in 1972. Kia operates several manufacturing plants in South Korea as well as in other countries including the United States, India, China, Slovakia, and more. Some popular Kia models like the Kia Telluride are made in the United States, while others like the Kia Seltos and Kia Soul are produced in South Korea. Overall, Kia is primarily associated with and made in South Korea but has a global manufacturing presence to serve different markets worldwide. It is part of the Hyundai Motor Group, which is the second largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea after Hyundai itself. So, the country that makes Kia is primarily South Korea. The brand's manufacturing and headquarters are based there. If you want, I can provide more details about specific manufacturing locations or Kia's history.
