History - 1990~1944 year

• 1989 year
  • 7 Jul month123

    Kia's casting plant opens in Asan.

• 1987 year
  • 10 Oct month123

    The midsize Concord sedan starts production.

  • 7 Jul month123

    Kia's export exceeds 100 million dollars.

  • 1 Jan month123

    The Pride sets foot on U.S. soil.

• 1986 year
  • 12 Dec month123

    The Pride starts production.

• 1980 year
  • 9 Sep month123

    The one ton diesel Bongo starts production.

• 1974 year
  • 10 Oct month123

    The passenger car Brisa is unveiled.

• 1973 year
  • 8 Aug month123

    The Brisa pickup starts production.

  • 6 Jun month123

    The Sohari Plant opens.

• 1969 year
  • 8 Aug month123

    The T-600 starts production.

• 1962 year
  • 1 Jan month123

    The three wheeler K-360 starts production.

• 1957 year
  • 7 Jul month123

    Korea's first 1,000 ton press is installed.

  • 5 May month123

    The Shiheung Plant opens.

• 1952 year
  • 4 Apr month123

    The Samchully, Korea's first bicycle, is unveiled.

    The company is renamed Kia Industries.

• 1945 year
  • 4 Apr month123

    Kia's second plant opens in Busan.

  • 1 Jan month123

    Kia's first plant opens in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.

• 1944 year
  • 12 Dec month123

    Kyungsung Precision Industry, the origin of Kia, is founded.