Kakao

Kakao

South Korean internet company operating KakaoTalk messaging app and a diverse digital services ecosystem.

Kakao is a South Korean internet conglomerate operating KakaoTalk, South Korea's dominant messaging app with 47 million users. Beyond messaging, Kakao provides digital services including Kakao Pay (payments), Kakao Bank, Kakao Mobility (taxis), Kakao Entertainment, and Kakao Games. With over 50 subsidiaries, Kakao is deeply embedded in Korean digital life and has expanded internationally through investments and platform services.