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Kakao launches \'2026 platform daily life innovation research\' call, offers 20 million won per project

Kakao is launching an academic research support programme to examine how its platforms affect the ecosystems and economic growth of business partners. The company opened the \'2026 Digital Platform Daily Life Innovation Research Support\' call on July 1. It will provide 20 million won in research funding for each selected project. Applications run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31 via email, with results to be presented in the first half of 2027.

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Webtoon anti-piracy group hails repatriation of illegal pirated comics site operator

A coalition of seven companies including Kakao Entertainment and Naver Webtoon welcomed the repatriation to South Korea of a suspect accused of operating an illegal pirated comics distribution site. The group thanked four government agencies, including the Culture Ministry and the prosecution and police, for sustained investigative and cooperation efforts. It called the repatriation meaningful progress in holding copyright infringements accountable and urged strict punishment and measures to prevent repeat offenses.

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Kakao Compliance and Trust Committee holds 2026 workshop, checks affiliate compliance systems

Kakao\'s Compliance and Trust Committee, an independent body supporting compliance and trust management at Kakao affiliates, held a 2026 workshop on June 8 at Kakao\'s Pangyo office, it said on Monday. Five affiliated companies took part, with about 30 participants sharing compliance evaluation results and taking training tailored to the AI era. The committee also heard a lecture on issues and corporate response strategies tied to the AI Basic Act.