Kakao
1 model across 1 family · Latest: KoGPT (2022-04)
Korean language models from South Korea's tech giant.
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 counts, links, release history, and source references without leaving the directory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KoGPT | 2022-04-01 | - | - | - | CC-BY-NC-4.0 |
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: 2026-04-18. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.