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Corporate compassion on display as Naver, Kakao and others donate to wildfire victims
From Naver to Kakao, big companies are sending financial donations to support the victims of the raging wildfires.
Kakao’s Daum spin-off: Strategy for growth or path to sale?
South Korean internet giant Kakao is spinning off Daum, its in-house independent company that operates the country’s second-largest portal site, reigniting speculation about a potential sale of the ...
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Kakao’s superfan app Berriz opens its doors in 18 languages
In February we reported on Kakao's plans to launch a superfans platform called Berriz, which would compete with rival Hybe's ...
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You’ve heard of superfan app Weverse. Now the parent company of HYBE’s arch-rival has launched a direct competitor. Meet Berriz.
There’s already a lot to be learned, however, from existing dedicated superfan apps like HYBE’s dominant Weverse platform, ...
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Kakao Pay launches domestic travel insurance for schools and groups in Korea
After 1 year and 8 months since the launch of its overseas travel insurance, Kakao Pay Insurance has expanded into the ...
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VIG taps KDB financing to buy 40% stake in Kakao Mobility
South Korea’s private equity firm VIG Partners’ buyout of minority stakes in Kakao Mobility Corp., the nation’s most popular ...
Kakao Entertainment launches Berriz, new global K-culture fan platform
Platform is designed to encourage deeper interaction among fans, extending beyond traditional artist-to-fan communication ...
Watch out for North Korean spyware apps on the Google Play store
Security researchers have shared a warning about five Android apps which contain spyware from a state-backed North Korean ...
Goldman, BNP See Korean Convertible Boom as Shorting to Resume
South Korea may see a wave of convertible bond issuance once a short-selling ban is lifted soon, thanks to the likely return ...