Put out info to the Soldiers by Kakao

2014-02-09T23:37:16-05:00

Kakao is very popular here in Korea and used to put out information by the mass instead of calling each individual. This is a free app and in my opinion very useful to save time. What are your thoughts of putting information out this way after everyone has been released for the day or over the weekend. Soldiers would you rather receive the phone call and get bothered on the weekend or weekday or even have to come in for a formation to receive information. What are your thoughts on using Kakao instead? Is Kakao used in the states?

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 9 at 2014 11:38 PM

2014-02-09T23:38:38-05:00

It is an app that is available in the US, but it's not as popular here as it is back in Korea.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Feb 9 at 2014 11:40 PM

2014-02-09T23:40:15-05:00

What's the difference from a text message?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2014 12:39 AM

2014-02-10T00:39:33-05:00

If it works for you then it works...I use it for things of small importance but, formations and all that I pick the phone up

Response by 1SG Shane Hansen made Feb 14 at 2014 7:09 PM

2014-02-14T19:09:41-05:00

I have always used Tango or Viber when overseas. Does this Kakao differ from those apps?

I don't mind text messaging for communicating information, however, you have to receive a message back from them confirming or else you do not have positive communication with that Soldier.

Response by SGT Phong Le made Feb 14 at 2014 7:44 PM

2014-02-14T19:44:27-05:00

SSG, I talk to people back in the states using kakao; and although it doesn't run up your minutes or your sms count, it does require data usage. Also its not a bad tool for putting out information, the only problem I see is when soldiers don't 1: check their devices, 2: respond, or 3: get the message because kakao servers go down. It's always a good idea to double tap with a phone call. -SGT LE