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Naver, Kakao unions call for group-wide collective bargaining, urge rule changes

Unions at Naver and Kakao called on Oct. 1 for integrated collective bargaining that covers affiliated companies, urging the National Assembly and government to revise rules. They said parent companies influence affiliates\' management and working conditions but deny bargaining responsibility by citing separate corporate entities. The unions said Naver and Kakao rejected requests after the revised Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act took effect in March.

Games & Commerce

Kakao union formalises opposition to spin-off, seeks joint bargaining

Kakao\'s labour union has formalised its opposition to the planned corporate spin-off that would split the company into KakaoX and KakaoAI, and said it will work to defeat the proposal at a shareholders meeting. The union also plans to pursue joint bargaining at the Kakao group level in addition to talks at individual affiliates. It is seeking fuller disclosure of post-split employment and organisational plans and consultation before a planned extraordinary shareholders meeting in December.

Industry

Naver, Kakao face new test of labor relations over head office responsibility

Naver and Kakao are facing a new test of labor relations as they run multiple affiliates and restructure governance. Naver’s union is seeking unified bargaining covering 16 entities, arguing key decisions are shaped by the head office despite separate talks. Kakao is set to face a demand for joint bargaining across major affiliates as it plans a corporate split into KakaoAI and KakaoX. The disputes focus on how to balance subsidiary independence with group-level responsibility.