Kakao CEO secures second term amid AI pivot

Kakao confirmed the reappointment of CEO Chung Shin-a through 2028 at its annual general meeting on Thursday, as the company pivots to artificial intelligence-led growth following restructuring. “The restructuring process is largely nearing completion,” Chung said at the shareholders meeting held at the company’s headquarters on Jeju Island. “This year, we will move beyond that and focus on growth centered on AI and KakaoTalk.” Chung was first named CEO in December 2023 while serving as head of

By The Korea Herald