Kakao to Split Into Kakao AI and Kakao X Investment Unit
Kakao’s board approved a corporate split into Kakao AI, focused on artificial intelligence and KakaoTalk, and Kakao X, overseeing investments in financial technology, entertainment, and mobility. The units aim for combined annual revenue above 16 trillion won by 2030, plus 1 trillion won in AI-related revenue. The split ratio is 0.64 for Kakao X and 0.36 for Kakao AI.