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Game Regulators Grapple With Evolving Illegal Software Rings Exploiting Online Games

BUSAN, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The sale of illicit computer programs designed to cheat in online video games has morphed into a sophisticated organized crime operation involving separate development and distribution networks, according to South Korea’s game industry watchdog. Compounding concerns, some youths are even engaging in the promotion and sale of these “hacks” as [...]

Gov’t to Collect Statistics on Intellectual Property BOP

SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The government will compile intellectual property balance of payments statistics from the next year. In addition, it will actively pursue intellectual property protection. The government held an 11th national intellectual property committee meeting on August 1 to discuss issues such as the government’s budget related to intellectual property protection for [...]