Ministry of Science and ICT Conducts Pre-Inspection of Service Stability Ahead of Kakao Partial Strike

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on June 8 that it held an inspection meeting with Kakao management in preparation for the Kakao labor union’s strike scheduled for June 10.

During the meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong, participants reviewed measures to ensure the continuity and stability of Kakao’s services. The meeting was attended by Choi Woo-hyuk, policy chief for Information Security and Network Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, and Seo Young-hoon, Vice President of Kakao.

Members of the Kakao Branch of the National Chemical, Textile and Food Industry Labor Union (Kakao Labor Union) are holding a 'Victory Rally for the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement' on the 20th at Pangyo Station Square in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. Photo by Yonhap News

Both sides discussed response measures and emergency systems to ensure the stable operation of key services closely used by the public, such as KakaoTalk and KakaoMap. Additionally, they agreed to continuously monitor service operations and establish a cooperation system to enable prompt sharing of information and response in the event of a disruption.

Choi Woo-hyuk, policy chief for Information Security and Network Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, "The stability of digital platform services, which are used by the majority of citizens, is a matter of great importance," adding, "We urge everyone to make every effort to ensure service continuity and stability so that there is no inconvenience for the public."

Previously, on June 1, the Kakao Branch of the National Chemical, Fiber, and Food Industry Labor Union (Kakao Labor Union) announced its plan to hold a four-hour partial strike and a rally in Pangyo on June 10. If the union proceeds with the strike, it will mark the first strike since the founding of Kakao. The union has indicated that the intensity of the strike will be adjusted depending on management's attitude during negotiations.

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