OpenAI gains approval for GPT‑5.6 rollout as Naver and Kakao feel AI market pressure

OpenAI announced that it has received approval to publicly launch three versions of its next‑generation model, GPT‑5.6, marking a rapid progression in its AI product line.

In South Korea, internet giants Naver and Kakao are projected to post record second‑quarter earnings, but their stock prices have stagnated. Analysts attribute the lackluster market response to uncertainty over how quickly the companies’ AI initiatives will translate into measurable revenue, putting pressure on both firms to demonstrate concrete AI‑related results.