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Netmarble's Sol: Enchant touches MMORPG taboo, operational risks seen as key variable

Netmarble will launch its new MMORPG “Sol: Enchant” on April 24, drawing attention for openly acknowledging features often downplayed in the genre, including gacha, a marketplace, collections and auto-hunting, as well as the possibility of cash-like user trading. The game introduces a three-tier “divine authority” system that grants players operational powers up to selecting updates and business models. It also builds an economy where paid items can be traded, while developers outline controls against abuse.

Telecommunications & Media

Korean carriers' own OTT era ends as IPTV-led reshuffle accelerates

LG Uplus is moving toward shutting down its U+Mobiletv service, effectively ending the era of homegrown OTT services by South Korea’s three mobile carriers. The industry is shifting away from standalone OTT platforms and toward IPTV-led strategies that link existing IPTV subscriber bases with mobile services. SK Telecom and KT have already wound down their own OTT services, while carriers focus on companion apps, integration features and content investment to strengthen competitiveness.

Crypto

Stalled Clarity Act keeps Bitcoin rangebound as quantum threat adds pressure

South Korea’s digital asset market focus over the past week centred on the stalled U.S. Clarity Act, prolonged range-bound Bitcoin trading, rising concern over quantum-computing threats and debate over XRP’s outlook. Industry and lawmakers clashed over a ban on stablecoin interest, while legislative progress also stalled in South Korea. Bitcoin stayed in a $60,000 to $70,000 band before a rebound linked to news on U.S.-Iran truce talks. Quantum-resistant projects rose after a Google-Caltech paper. XRP drew attention on SWIFT, holdings and price targets. Stablecoin usage grew, while a $285 million DeFi hack revived control concerns.