Kakao Corp (Kakao) is an information technology service provider that provides content distribution services, messaging platforms and communication services. The company provides services related to communication, media and content platforms, music, stories, gaming, lifestyle, fintech and mobility services. It also offers services such as mobile messaging (Kakao Talk), mobile payments (Kakao Talk), comprehensive mobility platform (Kakao T) and digital banking (Kakao Bank). It serves to various industries including individuals, businesses, and organizations, with applications in communication, finance and entertainment. The company operates in Asia, Western Europe and North America. Kakao is headquartered in Jeju-si, South Korea.
Headquarters
South Korea
Address
242, Cheomdan-Ro, Jeju City, 63309
Website
www.kakaocorp.com
Telephone
82 2 15773321
No of Employees
2,474
Industry
Technology and Communications
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
035720 (KRX)
Revenue (2022)
$5.8B
11.2%
(2022 vs 2021)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2022)
XYZ
-174.6%
(2022 vs 2021)
Market Cap*
$15.1B
Net Profit Margin (2022)
XYZ
-167.1%
(2022 vs 2021)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Services | Brands |
|---|---|
| Communication and Content: | Kakao Talk |
| Messaging | Kakao Mobility |
| Emoticon and Interactive Stickers | Kakao Pay |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Contracts/Agreements | In November, Kakao Healthcare signed an agreement with Huons for Dexcom's next-generation continuous glucose monitoring G7. |
| 2023 | Contracts/Agreements | In August, Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment announced the launch of an integrated corporation in North America for accelerating global growth and expansion. |
| 2023 | Corporate Changes/Expansions | In June, the company opened a studio at Kakao Pangyo Hideout. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Kakao Corp | Coupang Inc | Naver Corp | Nexon Co Ltd | Line Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | South Korea | United States of America | South Korea | Japan | Japan |
| City | Jeju City | Seattle | Seongnam | Minato-Ku | Shinjuku-ku |
| State/Province | - | Washington | - | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| No. of Employees | 2,474 | 78,000 | 2,397 | 8,231 | 2,900 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Private |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seok Yun | Chairman | Executive Board | 2023 | - |
| Hong Eun-taek | Director; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2022 | - |
| Bae Jae-hyun | Director | Executive Board | 2023 | - |
| Se-jung Choi | Director | Non Executive Board | 2023 | - |
| Sun-kyung Shin | Director | Non Executive Board | 2023 | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2024 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2024 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2024 | XY |
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