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Kakao Super App: How a Chat App Became Korea’s OS

October 31, 2026April 20, 2026 by Tom Simpson
Panoramic view of Seoul's skyline with mountains behind

Kakao Corp isn’t a messaging company that bolted on services — it’s a platform conglomerate that grew out of a chat app. As of its 2025 full-year results, Kakao reported … Read more

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