Kakao is one of Korea's two internet giants, alongside NAVER. It runs KakaoTalk, the country's most popular messaging service, as well as a host of other services including games, e-commerce, ride-hailing and fintech. KakaoTalk has 47 million monthly active users, equal to over 90% of Korea's population. The company is also planning to invest more in AI, including long-term bets on generative AI and health care.
- Company Information
- Updated:3/21/24
- Country/Territory:South Korea
- Headquarters:Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Industry:Interactive Media and Services
- CEO:Hong Euntaek
- Website:https://www.kakaocorp.com
- Ticker:035720
- Company type:Public
- Revenues ($M):$6,207
- Profits ($M):$-518
- Market value ($M):$17,770
- Number of employees:3,326
Figures are for the latest twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2023. Market value as of March 1, 2024. Source: S&P Global.
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Kakao in Fortune Rankings
- Fortune Asia Future 30