They're not bad cars although the build quality isn't as good as European/Japanese cars but you'll have the benefit of the long warranty. The interiors are less durable than most for use as a family car, but better than the old galaxies .

I've heard a few horror stories about them from our local new Kia dealer [Dovers in Ash, Hampshire] about engines and gearboxes giving up on the diesels within 10k miles, but a warranty is a warranty and it's keeping their workshop busy.

The Hyundai is a similar vehicle as an alternative.

They're South Korean.

North Korea only make bicycles and nuclear warheads.