Kakao profit rises 7% on ad growth, unveils W150b buyback

Kakao reported a 7 percent rise in quarterly operating profit Thursday, with advertising sales on the ascent. The company behind South Korea's nearly ubiquitous messaging app unveiled plans to expand AI-powered advertising and buy back 150 billion won ($112 million) of shares for cancellation. Operating profit reach…

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