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S. Korean Gaming Industry’s Legal Battles: IP Disputes and Industry Impact

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Since the latter part of last year, South Korean gaming industry has encountered challenges, marked by a decline in performance resulting from the easing of social distancing measures and the increasing popularity of foreign games. This downturn has led to a flurry of legal battles centered on intellectual property [...]

Game Companies Set Eyes on Virtual Human Projects for Non-gaming Biz Endeavors

SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean game companies are increasingly setting their eyes on projects centered on virtual human character development, aimed at carving out new endeavors in non-gaming areas such as music and marketing sponsorships. Netmarble Corp. announced its plan to introduce its virtual character Rina, developed by its subsidiary Metaverse Entertainment [...]