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Kakao union announces partial strike for June 10

The union at Kakao, operator of Korea's dominant messaging app KakaoTalk, announced Monday it will stage a four-hour partial strike on June 10, along with a rally at the company's headquarters in Pangyo, Gyeonggi.

2026.6.1

Members of the Kakao labor union stage a rally outside the Pangyo Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on May 20. [YONHAP]

Demands from labor union could place 'huge burden' on company, says Kakao's management

Kakao said on Friday that a compensation package demanded by its union could place a huge burden on the company's operations, following the union's announcement that it would proceed with a strike next month.

2026.5.29

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Kakao CEO Chung Sin-a speaks during a ceremony marking the launch of a pilot service for the AI national secretary in Gyeonggi on March 9. [YONHAP]

Kakao CEO apologizes to employees over 'uncertainties,' including potential labor strike

The CEO of Kakao, the operator of Korea's most popular messaging service, apologized Thursday to employees over growing internal uncertainty, including the possibility of a strike by the labor union.

2026.5.28

Members of Crew Union, the Kakao chapter of the Korean Chemical, Textile, Food and Allied Workers' Union, chant slogans at a rally at Pangyo Station Square in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on May 20. The union holds the rally to demand management take responsibility for the breakdown of wage negotiations. [NEWS1]

Kakao's labor, management fail to reach agreement in 2nd mediation talks

A labor union at Kakao, the operator of Korea's popular messenger service, and the company's management failed to reach an agreement in a second round of mediation with the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission on Wednesday.

2026.5.28

Hong Min-taek, chief product officer at Kakao, speaks at a presentation held in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on Sept. 23, 2025. [KAKAO]

Chief product officer who led unpopular KakaoTalk overhaul is leaving company

Hong Min-taek, Kakao’s chief product officer who led the major overhaul of KakaoTalk that resulted in a surge of user complaints last year, is leaving the company.

2026.5.27

Kakao's labor, management to engage in second round of talks as strike looms

A labor union at Kakao, the operator of Korea's popular messenger service, and the company's management will undergo a second round of mediation with the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission later on Wednesday, industry sources said.

2026.5.27

Members of Kakao's union hold signs urging for proper wage negotiations on May 20 [NEWS1]

Kakao union members vote to strike after wage negotiations collapse

A labor union representing Kakao, the operator of the messenger service KakaoTalk, said Wednesday that unionized members at five units voted in favor of a strike after wage negotiations with management collapsed.

2026.5.20

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Declined cards, reservation hassles: Digital barriers still undermine the Korea travel experience

Foreign tourists in Korea face challenges with payment systems requiring local cards or accounts, despite a surge in visitor numbers, prompting calls for improved digital infrastructure to enhance travel experiences.

2026.5.12

Kakao posts record Q1 earnings with 66% jump in operating profit on key affiliates

Kakao posted its strongest first quarter earnings on record on Thursday, driven by solid performances in its advertising business and key affiliates, but still faces a long road ahead in turning AI into a profitable business.

2026.5.7

Upstage CEO Sung Kim is seen before a meeting with AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su at a hotel in central Seoul on March 19. [YONHAP]

Upstage signs deal to acquire portal service Daum

Korean AI startup Upstage said Thursday it has formally signed a contract with internet giant Kakao to acquire the country's No. 2 search engine, Daum.