Joori Roh
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Gaming giant Nexon’s founder Kim Jung-ju dies at age 54
Tokyo-listed Nexon was founded by Kim in 1994 and became one of the biggest game developers and publishers.
South Korea’s unicorn numbers soar, ignite hopes of more Coupang-like IPOs
VC investments in South Korea in Q3 were estimated at a record $1.7b.
S Korean gaming firms chase NFTs in real-money boost for players, firms
Across the world, the popularity of NFT games is also catching on rapidly.
S Korea’s central bank board member Koh nominated to head financial regulator
If appointed after the National Assembly hearing, Koh will replace current Chairman Eun Sung-soo.
S Korea’s NPS posts 9.7% return in 2020 amid COVID crisis
The National Pension Service had $750.39 billion in assets as of the end of 2020.
S Korean food delivery giants rev up rider race amid coronavirus boom
Koreans had ranked third in the world last year for food order services.
Ssangyong Motor approves use of $33m special fund from India’s Mahindra
The Indian automaker said it would consider a special one-time infusion over the next three months to help SsangYong continue operating while it finds
SK China, Hillhouse Capital said to prepare $850m investment fund
Hillhouse Capital is expected to invest 900 billion won in the 1 trillion won fund.
