[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] Kakao and Alipay have made a new investment of 160 billion KRW in Kakao Pay.


On the 19th, Kakao announced that it invested 44.8 billion KRW in Kakao Pay through a third-party allotment paid-in capital increase. Alipay Singapore Holdings also invested 115.2 billion KRW.


After the paid-in capital increase, the shareholding structure is Kakao 56.1%, Alipay Singapore Holdings 43.9%.



Kakao Pay stated that the investment funds will be used to stabilize and advance existing businesses, expand capital for Kakao Pay Securities, and secure funds for new business investments.


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