Kakao founder Kim Beom-su arrested for alleged stock manipulation

South Korean billionaire accused of inflating shares of K-pop agency SM

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- The founder of South Korea's leading internet company, Kakao, has been arrested over alleged stock manipulation, creating uncertainties for the tech conglomerate known for its popular KakaoTalk chat app.

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