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Chankyu Park resigned as CTO effective April 10, 2026, remaining until end of May to transition duties before becoming advisor.

David J. Lee title changed from CFO and COO to CFO effective April 10, 2026; appointed President of Wattpad Corp. effective April 1, 2026.

New Chief Business Officer Leah Goeun Yeon to lead growth, marketing, content, and creator management for Korea and Rest of World webcomic business.

Yuki Chae elevated to Chief Product Officer; Teo Taeyeong Jang to Head of AI; Sean Shinhyung Kim to Head of IP Business.

COO and CTO roles eliminated as part of streamlined global operating structure under President Yongsoo Kim.

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WEBTOON Entertainment is restructuring its leadership to unify global operations and eliminate the COO and CTO roles, signaling a shift to integrated leadership under President Yongsoo Kim. The resignation of CTO Chankyu Park without disagreement ensures continuity through May 2026. David J. Lee's focus on CFO and Wattpad President roles aligns with platform transformations emphasizing ad-supported content. New appointments like Chief Business Officer Leah Goeun Yeon, with extensive growth experience, and elevations in product, AI, and IP leadership aim to enhance execution speed, innovation, and IP expansion across webcomics, novels, and adaptations.

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