WSO2 Identity Server Expands into South Korean Market

Integrating Kakao and Naver Social Logins with WSO2 Identity Server for Seamless Authentication

Anjana Samindra Perera
3 min readNov 1, 2024
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WSO2 Identity Server (IS) is a powerful Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution that supports a wide range of authentication and authorization protocols. One of its core capabilities is identity federation, which allows organizations to securely connect and trust multiple identity providers, enabling users to seamlessly access applications across platforms. By integrating Kakao and Naver — two major social login providers widely used in South Korea — WSO2 Identity Server enables businesses to cater to a larger user base with familiar and convenient authentication options.

Identitiy Federaion. Image is from: https://wso2.com/identity-and-access-management/identity-federation/

Why Choose Kakao and Naver for Social Login?

South Korean tech companies Kakao and Naver dominate their market with distinct and extensive ecosystems:

  • Kakao: Originally launched as a messaging platform, KakaoTalk has evolved into a “super app” offering diverse services, including financial products through KakaoBank, transportation with Kakao T

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