Seung Won Park said: “The completion of the Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant will help Gwangmyeong City to establish itself at the center of the EV industry in South Korea. Through this we will strive to promote sustainable development of the local economy and create more jobs."

Kia completed construction of its first-ever EV-dedicated plant in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, on Friday, as the automaker accelerates its electrification journey despite the ongoing EV sales slowdown.

Kia has completed Hyundai Motor Group's first electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. The plant, built with a focus on eco-friendly and worker-friendly elements, will produce the EV3 and EV4 models.

Kia Corp. said Friday it has completed building Hyundai Motor Group's first manufacturing facility dedicated solely to electric vehicles, which boasts an annual capacity of producing 150,000 units. Kia held a ceremony for the Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant,