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Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's second-biggest car maker, has followed compatriot Hyundai and settled with its auto union. The agreement, subject to a vote by union members, includes a 6.9 percent increase in basic salaries, similar to terms agreed to last week by affiliate Hyundai. However, analysts said the increased labor costs could be more of a burden for Kia than the more profitable Hyundai.