1 model across 1 family · Latest: KoGPT (2022-04)
Korean language models from South Korea's tech giant.
Kakao's portfolio covers 1 active model across 1 non-obsolete family, with task labels spanning general LLM work. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Portfolio context: 0 decision-task tags, 1 active tracked model, latest research stamp 2026-05-19.
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Active models
1
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Active families
1
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Open catalog
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Latest dated release
2022-04-01
KoGPT
Freshness
2026-05-19
Researched 25d ago
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Showing 1 recent dated ships (full timeline below). Latest spotlight: KoGPT (2022-04-01).
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Anchor SKU: KoGPT (best sourced coding Q/$ in this portfolio).
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Kakao is a South Korean AI company founded in 2017. Korean language models from South Korea's tech giant. Kakao ships 1 model family totaling 1 model, with the most recent release KoGPT in 2022-04. Notable families include KoGPT. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. Researchers and evaluators can scan. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Kakao model.
About
Kakao Brain is the AI research subsidiary of Kakao Corporation, established in 2017 to develop advanced AI for Korean language applications. Their flagship KoGPT is a 6.2 billion parameter Korean Generative Pre-trained Transformer using Rotary Position Embedding (RoPE), capable of text generation, classification, and summarization. Kakao Brain also developed Karlo for text-to-image generation and was merged into Kakao's core operations in 2024 to strengthen the company's AI focus.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KoGPT | 2022-04-01 | - | - | - | CC-BY-NC-4.0 | Open weights |
Model families
Recent releases
- KoGPT- 2022-04-01
FAQ
Who founded Kakao and when?
Kakao was founded in 2017 and is associated with Seongnam, South Korea.
What models has Kakao released?
Kakao ships 1 model across 1 family: KoGPT.
Is Kakao's technology open source?
All tracked models are released under CC-BY-NC-4.0.
Where is Kakao headquartered?
Kakao is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.
What is Kakao known for?
Korean language models from South Korea's tech giant. Its most prominent tracked family is KoGPT.
How can I access Kakao's models?
Kakao's provider availability is tracked on model pages as API and hosting data is verified.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.