Kia Motors

Seoul, South Korea

Kia Motors is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer that produces cars and vehicles, known for its value and affordability.

CCI Score

-54.83

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Kia Corp Expends $1.11M on Lobbying in 2023

According to OpenSecrets data, Kia Corp spent $1,110,000 on lobbying during 2023. This spending represents a significant effort to influence policy through corporate lobbying, raising concerns about the dilution of democratic accountability and potential alignment with authoritarian interests.

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Kia Motors is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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Latest Events

DEC

31

2023

Kia Corp Expends $1.11M on Lobbying in 2023
-43.90

According to OpenSecrets data, Kia Corp spent $1,110,000 on lobbying during 2023. This spending represents a significant effort to influence policy through corporate lobbying, raising concerns about the dilution of democratic accountability and potential alignment with authoritarian interests.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

Kia Corp's expenditure of $1,110,000 on lobbying activities in 2023 highlights its active engagement in shaping political outcomes. From an anti-fascist perspective, such significant corporate involvement in political lobbying can be seen as undermining democratic processes and enabling the emergence or sustenance of authoritarian influences.

Kia Corp Lobbying Profile - OpenSecrets
DEC

31

2023

Kia Motors Record Lobbying Expenditure in US (2023)
-61.47

Kia Motors spent a record US$1.1 million on lobbying in the United States during 2023, marking an unprecedented attempt to directly influence policy decisions in a major market.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

Kia Motors' record-high lobbying expenditure of US$1.1 million in 2023 indicates a concerted effort to wield political influence in the US. Such aggressive political spending can undermine democratic processes by privileging corporate interests, aligning with patterns that support authoritarian and oligarchic influence.

Major Korean Companies Spend Record Amount on Lobbying in US in 2023
OCT

15

2023

Failed Wage Talks Spark Potential Strike at Kia
-42.99

Kia's labor union failed to reach a wage agreement with the company on October 15, 2023, raising the possibility of a partial strike later in the week, highlighting ongoing labor disputes and concerns over fair labor practices.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 1

The article reports that Kia's labor union failed to settle wage talks, with the possibility of strikes looming, which signals problematic labor relations and a disregard for worker rights. From an anti-fascist perspective, this undermines efforts to protect marginalized workers and uphold fair labor practices, yielding a negative score.

Wage talks between Kia, labor union fail again - The Korea Times
JUN

12

2023

Kia Motors Files Lawsuit Against Union Leaders
-66.46

Kia Motors initiated legal proceedings against union executives accused of conducting an allegedly illegal strike, an action that has raised serious concerns over the company's labor relations and treatment of workers.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 1

Kia Motors' decision to file a lawsuit against union executives, accusing them of engaging in an unlawful strike, is indicative of a broader anti-labor stance. Such measures undermine workers' rights and may be interpreted as aligning with authoritarian tactics to suppress labor organizing, a critical concern for maintaining equitable labor practices.

'Labor Relations on Brink of Collapse' - BusinessKorea
DEC

16

2022

Investigation Finds Use of Child Labor in Kia Supply Chain
-59.34

A Reuters investigation reported on 16 Dec 2022 that a 14-year-old Guatemalan girl and other minors were employed under exploitative conditions at an Alabama supplier for Hyundai and Kia, raising severe concerns over labor rights and supply chain oversight.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 1

The report highlights the employment of a minor in hazardous and exploitative conditions, directly violating labor rights and constituting a severe human rights abuse. Such practices are incompatible with ethical labor practices.

USA: Investigation reveals use of child labour in Hyundai and Kia supply chain in Alabama; incl. co. comments
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

April 1

The incident exposes failures in ensuring ethical supply chain management, with suppliers neglecting to uphold basic human rights standards by employing child labor. This reflects a breakdown in supply chain ethics that undermines corporate responsibility.

USA: Investigation reveals use of child labour in Hyundai and Kia supply chain in Alabama; incl. co. comments