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Kakao Corporation (Kakao) is a technology company that provides a wide range of digital services. The company offers digital communication, financial services, mobility solutions, lifestyle services, entertainment, gaming, and healthcare. Its products and services include KakaoTalk, a messaging app; Kakao Pay, a digital wallet; Kakao Bank, an online bank; and Kakao Mobility, a transportation service. Notable brands associated with the company include Kakao Entertainment, Kakao Games, and Kakao Healthcare. Kakao's products and services cater to a broad customer base, with applications across various industries such as finance, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment. The company leverages its platforms, such as KakaoTalk, and Daum Games for distribution. Kakao is headquartered in Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea.
Headquarters
South Korea
Address
242, Cheomdan-Ro, Jeju City, 63309
Website
www.kakaocorp.com
Telephone
82 2 15773321
No of Employees
3,922
Industry
Technology and Communications
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
035720 (KRX)
Revenue (2024)
$5.7B
2.9%
(2024 vs 2023)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2024)
XYZ
789.1%
(2024 vs 2023)
Market Cap*
$12.0B
Net Profit Margin (2024)
XYZ
767.1%
(2024 vs 2023)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Services | Brands |
|---|---|
| Communication Services | cacao |
| Everyday Convenience Services | Kakao Pay |
| Business Services | Kakao Bank |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Contracts/Agreements | In August, the company along with KT Corp, and SK Telecom were selected to lead South Korea’s AI for All project to deliver free nationwide AI agents available by phone, text, and messenger. |
| 2026 | Plans/Strategy | In August, the company announced its plans to spin off into Kakao AI and Kakao X. |
| 2026 | Others | In August, the company was chosen as the implementing agency for the AI Agent Marketplace Development Support Project managed by the National Intelligence Society Agency. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Kakao Corp | Coupang Inc | Naver Corp | Nexon Co Ltd | Netmarble Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | South Korea | United States of America | South Korea | Japan | South Korea |
| City | Jeju City | Seattle | Seongnam | Minato | Seoul |
| State/Province | - | Washington | - | Tokyo | Seoul |
| No. of Employees | 3,922 | 108,000 | 2,397 | 9,834 | 3,500 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Chun-seung | Chairman | Executive Board | 2026 | - |
| Jeong Shin-ah | Director; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2026 | - |
| Shin Jong-hwan | Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2025 | - |
| Kim Seon-wook | Director | Non Executive Board | 2025 | - |
| Cha Kyung-jin | Director | Non Executive Board | 2026 | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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