Jeong Ho-jun

1 week ago | pulse.mk.co.kr | Jeong Ho-jun |Han Yubin

Krafton Inc., the South Korean game developer behind the smash hit Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), is ramping up its investment in India. The company is shifting its focus from early-stage startups to larger-scale acquisitions as it seeks its next growth engine in the burgeoning market. Son Hyun-il, chief executive of Krafton’s Indian subsidiary, told Maeil Business Newspaper the company plans to allocate around $50 million annually toward mergers and acquisitions in India.

1 month ago | pulse.mk.co.kr | Jeong Ho-jun |Han Yubin

South Korean game developers are preparing for a wave of zombie-themed titles this year as they seek to target gamers in North America and Europe, where the genre remains popular. According to multiple sources from the game industry on Tuesday, Wemade Co., Kakao Games Corp., NHN Corp, and Nexon Co. are among the developers planning launches of zombie-themed survival and shooting games later this year.

Mar 17, 2025 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Jeong Ho-jun |Han Yubin

South Korea’s major game developers are expected to aggressively enter the Chinese market this year, with highly anticipated new releases. According to multiple sources from the game industry on Sunday, “Goddess of Victory: Nikke,” a third-person shooter action role-playing video game developed by Shift Up Co., has garnered more than 4 trillion pre-orders in China. The game, which was first introduced in 2022, is expected to be released in April.

Feb 21, 2025 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Han Chang-ho |Jeong Ho-jun |Lee Ho-joon |Han Yubin

South Korean companies are rushing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their operations and products. It is also being leveraged for new product development, diversifying its applications at a fast pace. Hyundai Motor Group is making a major push in AI-driven autonomous driving technology. In January, the auto giant partnered with Nvidia Corp. to use the company’s AI simulation platform, allowing self-driving cars to operate in a virtual environment.

Jan 16, 2025 | pulse.mk.co.kr | Jeong Ho-jun |Lee Eun-joo

Nexon Co. and Krafton Inc., South Korea’s two dominant game companies, are projected to achieve record-breaking sales for 2024. Despite the overall industry downturn during that year, both companies strengthened their leading positions thanks to the success of their flagship intellectual properties and overseas performance. According to multiple sources from the game industry and FnGuide Inc.