Who Owns Kakao Corp.?
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Kakao Corp.
South Korean internet conglomerate best known for the KakaoTalk messaging app and a wide range of consumer services including maps, payments, mobility, music and content platforms.
Kakao Corp. appears to be independent with no parent company.
Kakao Corp.
South Korean internet conglomerate best known for the KakaoTalk messaging app and a wide range of consumer services including maps, payments, mobility, music and content platforms.
Kakao Corp. appears to be independent with no parent company.
Major Shareholders
Kakao Corp.
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Major shareholder and affiliated persons (Kim Beom‑su and his affiliated entities, e.g., Kcubeholdings) Presented on Kakao's IR site as 'Major Shareholder and affiliated persons' (this block represents the founder Kim Beom‑su and related parties holding the largest combined stake). | Founder | 24.0% | Mar 2026 |
National Pension Service (NPS) of Korea Listed on Kakao's IR page as a >5% shareholder. | Government | 6.2% | Mar 2026 |
MAXIMO PTE. LTD. Shown on Kakao's shareholder disclosures as a >5% holder (commonly reported in public filings as representing a Tencent-related investment vehicle). | Corporate | 6.0% | Dec 2025 |
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