Kakao under fire for alleged unfair partnerships with small businesses
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affiliate Kakao Enterprise sent letters to small business owners around its offices in H Square in the Pangyo Techno Valley to offer a partnership. According to reports, the letter proposed an allegedly unfair partnership that offers discounts to employees of Kakao employees at businesses in the area.
The letter allegedly suggested specific discounts and asked for a reply to Kakao in writing with the discounts they would offer. In exchange, the small businesses would receive a Kakao sticker for their entrances to signify the partnership, which would help boost sales for the businesses as Kakao employees would be incentivized to be customers at the businesses.
Reports say Kakao Entertainment is attempting to reduce costs, including in food expenses. However, the partnership offer is receiving criticism as small businesses in Korea are already struggling with costs of their own. One restaurant owner told media he would be unable to sell at discounted prices as it's already difficult for him. Some owners are also said to be worried about turning the offer down.
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