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KG Mobility controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2009

    Pyeongtaek plant labor confrontation

    During receivership and a proposed workforce reduction, workers occupied the main plant for 77 days. The dispute became violent, involved a major police operation and drew criticism over conditions affecting those inside the occupation.

  2. 2009

    SAIC technology-transfer controversy

    Employees and analysts accused SAIC of taking hybrid-vehicle technology and failing to honor investment commitments. SAIC denied technology theft allegations, while South Korean prosecutors charged the company over the transfer of proprietary technology developed with government funding.