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Kakao spells out growth strategy for subsidiaries from crypto payments to AI video

Kakao plans to link services across its finance, content and mobility affiliates to broaden its growth base, focusing on crypto payments, AI video and autonomous driving. It outlined mid- to long-term plans centered on KakaoX after a planned split, including resource allocation and data and technology ties. KakaoX targets more than 10 trillion won in revenue by 2030. Plans include stablecoin-related services, Piccoma AI video expansion, and mobility financing and logistics tied to autonomous vehicles.

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Kakao bets on connection by linking AI and membership around KakaoTalk

Kakao is bringing major services such as AI, membership, shopping and reservations into KakaoTalk to link users from chats to service use. The company launched a 4,900 won monthly Kakao Membership that bundles benefits across multiple Kakao services. Kakao is also expanding AI functions inside KakaoTalk, connecting internal and external services and aiming for 10,000,000 monthly active users for in-app AI by year-end. The strategy seeks to convert KakaoTalk’s user base into transactions across other businesses.

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Korea platform membership rivalry heats up: Naver points vs Coupang delivery vs Kakao connections

Kakao has launched a 4,900-won monthly integrated membership and started first-come, first-served sign-ups for a small group of users, intensifying paid membership competition among Korean platforms. Naver Plus Membership also charges 4,900 won and has expanded benefits from shopping points to content and delivery. Coupang’s Wow Membership costs 7,890 won and focuses on shipping and food delivery. Kakao is tying KakaoTalk users to shopping, payments, content, finance and insurance services.