Webtoon Entertainment is overhauling its leadership structure to drive growth in global markets and accelerate innovation.

On March 5 local time, Webtoon Entertainment said it appointed Chief Strategy Officer Kim Yong-soo (김용수), who also leads its global webtoon business, as an inside director and president.

Kim has played a central role in securing the company’s financial soundness and a successful initial public offering since joining in late 2022. After taking charge of the global webtoon business, including the United States, he carried out broad changes such as reshaping corporate culture and revamping products, leading growth in the U.S. business. The company said he in particular proved the company’s value by leading a collaboration with the Walt Disney Company in 2025.

Going forward, Kim will oversee company-wide business and take responsibility for global operations and execution, and is set to lead efforts to accelerate growth through innovation and experimentation.

Chief Executive Officer and founder Kim Jun-koo (김준구) plans to focus more on the company’s fundamentals, build a foundation for long-term growth and present its future direction. He also plans to provide full support so that Kim can demonstrate bold execution in the field.

Kim Jun-koo said, "Through this leadership reshuffle, we will maintain the company’s long-term vision while producing visible results more quickly through fast execution and experimentation."