Daums

Daums may refer to several distinct subjects, most commonly the Korean web portal and the French glassmaker. It can also function as a surname of German origin.

Daum (Korean portal) is a major South Korean web portal and online service platform. Launched in 1995, it offers a suite of services including a search engine, news aggregation, email, blogs, online communities, maps, and other content. In 2014, Daum Communications merged with Kakao Corp to form Daum Kakao, which was later renamed Kakao Corporation. The Daum portal remains a leading internet portal in Korea, continuing to provide news, content, and community services alongside other Kakao ecosystem offerings.

Daum (French glassmaker) refers to the French glass studio founded in 1878 in Nancy by Jean Daum and Auguste Daum. The company is renowned for its Art Nouveau and Art Déco glass, including cameo glass and pâte de verre works, vases, bowls, and sculptures. Daum has a long history of artisanal glass production and collaborations with artists, contributing to the development of collectible and contemporary glassmaking.

In addition to these, Daums can be encountered as a family name of German origin, used by individuals in various countries. The term thus covers at least these two prominent entities, plus its use as a surname.