Kakao Creates 300 bln Won Fund for Small Merchants amid Growing Scrutiny over Market Dominance

SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp. said Tuesday it has decided to form a 300 billion won (US$256.2 million) fund for small merchants and scrap some of its services that compete against them, in a move to appease growing scrutiny from regulators and politicians over its rapidly expanding online [...]