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Kakao is betting that a major KakaoTalk redesign, smarter AI features, and more immersive ads will get people spending more time in the app and open up new ways to make money across shopping and payments. The catch is that tougher rivals, heavier spending needs, and the risk of annoying users with more ads could slow progress just as rules and habits change.Read more

Kakao is pushing hard to turn KakaoTalk into a “super app,” using its own AI, richer ad formats, and tightly linked content like webtoons and music to keep people coming back and help businesses reach them. The upside comes with real trade-offs, though: heavier ads could annoy users, while regulation, competition, and Korea’s shifting demographics could slow the story.Read more

South Korea’s tougher rules and a shrinking, spending-cautious population could make it harder for Kakao to keep growing and earning as much from its biggest apps. But new KakaoTalk features, a bigger push into AI, and a wider mix of services could still strengthen user loyalty and keep profits moving up.Read more