Korean Game Companies Penalized for Subcontracting Violations
The Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) recently penalized major domestic gaming companies for violating subcontracting...
South Korea
South Korea’s Mobile Game Market Reaches $6.77 Billion in 2024, Eyes $8.6 Billion by 2028
South Korea’s mobile gaming industry has cemented its position as the fourth-largest market globally, generating...
South Korea’s Supreme Court Rules Against Nexon Over Misleading Loot Box Probabilities
South Korea’s Supreme Court recently delivered a landmark verdict siding with gamers in a case...
South Korean Game Companies to File Class Arbitration Against Google and Apple Over High In-App Fees
Small and medium-sized game companies in South Korea are preparing to take legal action against...
South Korea Mandates Domestic Representatives for Foreign Game Companies
On September 26, South Korea’s National Assembly approved an amendment to the Game Industry Promotion...
HYBE, Agency behind KPOP group BTS, raised $80 million for its games division
HYBE, the agency behind the globally renowned K-pop band BTS, has recently increased its stake in...
Is Gaming Addiction Set to Become an Official Disease in Korea?
In South Korea, a big debate is heating up about whether gaming addiction should be...
What Next K-Pop and Video Games Collaboration Coming After NewJeans x PUBG?
K-pop and gaming collaborations are becoming more popular. In recent years, we’ve seen exciting partnerships...