Kia outsold Hyundai in South Korea. Not by a mile — just 1,057 units separated them — but in the automotive world, symbolism matters as much as spreadsheets. For a brand that was acquired by Hyundai during financial ruin, this is far more than a monthly sales quirk. It is the culmination of a decade-long reinvention. Kia sold 55,108 units in Korea in April versus 54,051 for Hyundai — a margin of just 1,057 units. Kia posted a 7.9% year-on-year gain while Hyundai reported a 19