Kakao Corp

Overview

Kakao Corporation is a prominent South Korean internet conglomerate based in Jeju City. Formed in 2010 from the merger of Daum Communications and Kakao Inc., the company is widely recognized for KakaoTalk, a leading mobile instant messaging app that commands around 90% of the domestic market share.

The organization provides a diverse array of digital services, including communication, entertainment, financial services, and mobility solutions. Kakao actively invests in startups, supports sustainability and social responsibility initiatives, enhances user experiences through advanced technologies like AI and blockchain, and continues to drive digital transformation within South Korea's rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +82 189-9-1326
• Website: kakaocorp.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kakaocorp

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Mobile messaging
• Search
• Web services
• Mobile gaming
• Local services
• Communication
• Content services
• Clean technology
• Agriculture
• Organic food
• Waste management
• Food and beverages
• Consumer goods
• IT services & IT consulting
• Content licensing
• Startup investment
• Cloud computing solutions
• Content management systems
• Content and entertainment
• Content platform development
• Digital ecosystem
• Webtoon platform
• Technology
• Media & entertainment
• Mobility
• Content and entertainment synergy
• Business intelligence
• Venture capital in tech
• Music streaming
• Kakao M
• AI-driven content curation
• Digital marketing
• AI-powered content recommendation
• Content investment
• User experience
• AI for content personalization
• Cloud technology
• Content delivery networks
• Content monetization
• Content personalization
• Diversification
• Artificial intelligence
• KakaoTalk
• Messaging app
• AI-driven insights
• Subscription services
• Sustainability
• E-commerce platform
• Innovation
• Startup ecosystem
• Webtoon service
• Content curation
• Cloud computing
• Data analytics
• Digital services
• Cloud infrastructure for media
• Digital entertainment
• B2B, B2C solutions
• Software development
• Content creation
• Machine learning
• Digital transformation
• Consulting
• K-pop content management
• International expansion
• AI development
• Tech innovation
• Content streaming
• Payment services
• Digital media
• Kakao Ventures
• Content analytics
• Fintech
• Digital strategy
• Social media
• Gaming
• Digital advertising
• Mobile communication
• Cloud services
• Webtoons
• Digital innovation
• Online services
• Market insights
• Community engagement
• Social impact
• Creative solutions
• Mobile payments
• Video streaming
• Information security
• Brand development
• Smart solutions
• Digital education
• Clean energy & technology
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• Analytics
• UX design
• Enterprise software
• Games
• Payments
• Computer & network security

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Cedexis Radar
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Vimeo
• VueJS

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• ISEEYOU Co., Ltd.
• Lotiple
• KIWI PLUS
• Kakao Pay (kakaopay)
• Kakao Games USA, Inc.
• KakaoInvestment (카카오인베스트먼트)