Following last week's move by Hyundai Motors to strike, unionized workers of Kia Motors also plan to go on a strike demanding a wage hike and better working conditions.
According to Kia Motors, the planned five-day strike will cause about an estimated $100 million in losses.
The decision to strike comes as Kia union leaders have been under fire for taking kickbacks from jobseekers in return for employment.
Korea's second largest carmaker said that the scheduled walkout is likely to bring about a massive production and delivery disruption.
A large disruption is expected during the scheduled 48 hours of strike for five days as the company is unable to meet orders of 54,000 automobiles from abroad, including about 10,000 for North America and 21,000 for Europe.
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