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Sustainability

Governance

Board of Directors & Board of <br/> Independent Directors

    • ESG
    • ESG Strategy
    • Kia ESG Policy
    • Key Achievements
    • Environmental
    • Social
    • Governance
    • ESG
    • ESG Strategy
    • Kia ESG Policy
    • Key Achievements
    • Environmental
    • Social
    • Governance
  • Board of Directors
  • Board of Independent Directors

Objectives & Composition

Purpose of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a permanent governing body of the corporation, consisting of all directors elected by the general meeting of shareholders. It is responsible for making strategic decisions on the execution of the company's business.

BoD Composition

Our Board of Directors is composed of 4 internal director and 5 independent director. internal director are appointed at the general meeting of shareholders upon the recommendation of the Board, while independent director are appointed through the resolution of the general meeting of shareholders based on the recommendation of the Independent Director Recommendation Committee.

Internal director

  • Euisun Chung

    Executive Chair

    Position
    Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group
    Last Appointment Date
    2025-03-14
    First Appointment Date
    2003-03-15
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • Ho Sung Song

    CEO & President of Kia Corp

    Position
    Chief Executive Officer
    Last Appointment Date
    2025-03-14
    First Appointment Date
    2020-06-10
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • Jun Young Choi

    CEO & President of Kia Corp

    Position
    Chief Safety Officer(CSO)
    Last Appointment Date
    2024-03-15
    First Appointment Date
    2018-03-09
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • Seung Jun Kim

    CFO & Executive vice president

    Position
    Chief Financial Officer(CFO)
    Last Appointment Date
    2025-03-14
    First Appointment Date
    2025-03-14
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

Independent director

  • Wha Sun Jho

    Independent director

    Position
    Member of Audit Committee, Sustainability management Committee, Independent Director Recommendation Committee
    Last Appointment Date
    2024-03-15
    First Appointment Date
    2021-03-22
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • In Kyung Lee

    Independent director

    Position
    Member of Audit Committee, Sustainability management Committee, Compensation Committee
    Last Appointment Date
    2024-03-15
    First Appointment Date
    2024-03-15
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • Chan Hyuk Chyun

    Independent director

    Position
    Member of Audit Committee, Sustainability management Committee, Independent Director Recommendation Committee
    Last Appointment Date
    2023-03-17
    First Appointment Date
    2023-03-17
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • Jae Yong Shin

    Independent director

    Position
    Member of Audit Committee, Sustainability management Committee, Compensation Committee
    Last Appointment Date
    2023-03-17
    First Appointment Date
    2023-03-17
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

  • Jennifer Hyunjong Shin

    Independent director

    Position
    Independent Director Recommendation Committee, Sustainability management Committee, Compensation Committee
    Last Appointment Date
    2025-03-14
    First Appointment Date
    2022-03-29
    Liability Insurance
    Yes

Operation

At the top of the decision making hierarchy within the Kia organization, the Board of Directors (BoD) fits the specific requirements of the automotive business. To ensure timely and quick decision-making, the CEO chairs the BoD at Kia. In addressing concerns over potential interference in the independence of the BoD, a protocol measure is in place that provides agenda items and other related information to all BoD members at least seven days before BoD meetings.

2026

Date

Agenda Items / Reported Matters

Whether approved

Remarks

2026-
01-28

Agenda Items

  • 1. Approval of the Financial Statements and Business Report for the 82nd Fiscal Year
  • 2. Approval of the 2026 Business and Investment Plans
  • 3. Approval of the Capital Support Agreement for Overseas Subsidiary
  • 4. Approval of the Dividend Record Date for the 82nd Fiscal Year
  • 5. Approval of the Enactment of Regulations on the Operation of the Independent Directors Meeting
  • 6. Approval of the 2026 Safety and Health plans
  • 7. Approval of Transactions between Directors and the Company for 2026
Approved-

Reported Matters

  • 1. Implementation Status of the Internal Control over Financial Reporting(ICFR)
  • 2. Compliance Activities and Plans
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2026-
02-12

Agenda Items

  • 1. Approval of the Convocation of the 82nd Annual General Meeting of shareholders and the Agenda Items
Approved-

Reported Matters

  • 1. Report on the Evaluation Results of the Internal Control over Financial Reporting(ICFR)
  • 2. 2025 Board evaluation results report
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BoD Compensation

The compensation for internal and independent directors is paid in installments, based on internal standards such as the executive compensation policy which considers position and tenure. All payments are made within the total compensation limit approved by a resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders.

Unit : 1 mil KRW

CategoryItem2024
BoDAnnual BoD compensationKRW 6,398
CEOAnnual CEO CompensationKRW 2,877

* The annual Board compensation includes severance pay for the corresponding year. However, no severance pay was incurred in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

** The average annual compensation for employees for the year 2024 is KRW 136 million.

Unit : 1 mil KRW

CategoryItem20202021202220232024
BoDAnnual BoD compensationKRW 6,731KRW 3,335KRW 5,032KRW 5,975KRW 6,398
CEOAnnual CEO CompensationKRW 868KRW 1,294KRW 2,541KRW 3,268KRW 2,877

* The annual Board compensation includes severance pay for the corresponding year. However, no severance pay was incurred in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

** The average annual compensation for employees for the year 2024 is KRW 136 million.