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Kakao's profit doubles as chat app ad revenue soars

South Korean internet company eyes Southeast Asia expansion

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KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer | South Korea

SEOUL -- South Korean internet company Kakao's profit doubled in the third quarter following the introduction paid advertisements in its hugely popular chat app KakaoTalk, which is used by a majority of Koreans.

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