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Coexistence or Encroachment? Chinese Capital Rushes into Korean Game Industry

Coexistence or Encroachment? Chinese Capital Rushes into Korean Game Industry

SEOUL, March 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Big-spending Chinese game companies armed with significant financial resources are rushing into the Korean market. As the ‘allies’ are engaged in strategic collaboration followed by equity acquisition, some industry officials are concerned that Korean game developers might fall into the hands of Chinese gaming companies. However, some consider the [...]

China Capital Flows into S. Korean Entertainment Agencies

China Capital Flows into S. Korean Entertainment Agencies

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – More Chinese companies are becoming major stakeholders of South Korean entertainment agencies, a trend that could be positive for the expansion of “hallyu,” or the worldwide popularity of Korean culture, but worrisome for its long-term future. Chinese investors have injected 3 trillion won (US$2.5 billion) over the past five [...]