Kakao Adds Co-Chair Ahead of Planned Corporate Split

Kakao has appointed Kim Do-young, the designated head of Kakao X, as co-chair of its top CA Council alongside current chair Chung Shin-a. The two will jointly coordinate major group decisions until Kakao completes its planned split into Kakao AI and Kakao X in January.

A task force involving technology, finance and human-resources teams is preparing the separation. After the split, Chung is expected to lead Kakao AI, while Kim will head the continuing Kakao X company and the CA Council will end its role.