To mark Environment Month in June, Kakao Games has officially wrapped up their charity event within the mobile puzzle title 'Friends Popcorn' and delivered the proceeds to the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature).

The handover ceremony took place on the 28th at the WWF office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, with Kakao Games ESG/Value Enhancement lead Cho Jung-yeon and WWF Conservation Program director Lee Young-jun in attendance.

Between June 15 and 30, Kakao Games hosted the user-participatory event 'Return, Han River Otter!' in Friends Popcorn. By spending in-game hearts, players contributed to biodiversity conservation, with approximately 90,000 users taking part. As the cumulative number of hearts spent topped 10 million, Kakao Games donated 30 million won to the WWF to support their cause.

These funds are earmarked for projects protecting the otter, a Grade 1 endangered species and a designated natural monument in Korea. The money will support rescue operations, veterinary treatment, and the care and management of otters in specialized facilities.

Kakao Games ESG/Value Enhancement lead Cho Jung-yeon stated, "It is truly meaningful to reflect on the importance of biodiversity with our players and contribute to the preservation of otter habitats through this event." The lead added, "Kakao Games will continue to refine our ESG campaigns to ensure that our games foster a positive influence alongside our community."