Kia Motors' Q2 2025 revenue hits record high

In the second quarter of 2025, Kia Motors' revenue reached 29.35 trillion won, a record high for a single quarter. However, its operating profit plummeted 24.1% year-on-year to 2.76 trillion won, and its profit margin fell below 10% for the first time, to just 9.4%. This phenomenon is due to both the success of its electrification transformation, driven by a surge in hybrid sales, and the direct profit erosion caused by US import tariffs on autos.