Kakao Holds Spin-Off Briefing for Employees: "Employment, Working Conditions to Be Transferred"

Kakao said on the 16th that it held an “Open Talk” the previous day to share updates with employees on the planned spin-off. This was the third briefing Kakao has held for employees on the spin-off.

At the Open Talk, major executives, including CEO Shina Chung, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jonghwan Shin, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jaeha Song, explained the preparations for the spin-off and key agenda items.

Kakao Pangyo Agit in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. Photo by Kang Jinhyung (aymsdream@)

Kakao has set up a task force (TF) involving key departments, including technology, finance, and human resources, to prepare for the spin-off and review various operational tasks. It also operates a separate channel where employees, known as “crew,” can submit questions at any time. Kakao plans to continue communicating with employees by holding monthly Open Talks and sharing updates on preparations until the new company is launched.

CEO Chung said, “Preparing for the new company involves establishing the systems needed for it to operate independently, ensuring users can continue using existing services without inconvenience, and redesigning structures and standards to suit the new company. It is a challenging process, but we are strengthening what we have built up while making new changes where needed.”

During the question-and-answer session, Kakao provided details about employment and working conditions. Kakao management said that as the rights and obligations related to Kakao’s existing businesses are transferred to the new company, Kakao AI, employees’ employment and working conditions will be transferred in their entirety. Existing working conditions, including leave and work arrangements, as well as the work environment, including offices, and benefits such as childcare centers, loans, Chunsik Dorak (the in-house cafeteria), and resort facilities, will also be maintained.

Kakao plans to complete the spin-off on January 1, 2027, following an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on December 17, 2026. It will proceed with the relisting of Kakao AI and the change of listing for KakaoX on January 27, 2027.

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