Korea's 3N2K game companies posted divergent 2025 results. Nexon, Krafton and Netmarble logged record annual revenue, helped by growth in core intellectual property and successful new launches. NCSoft and Kakao Games, by contrast, concentrated on internal restructuring and profitability. NCSoft returned to operating profit in the fourth quarter and set a 2026 revenue target of 2.0 to 2.5 trillion won. Kakao Games swung to an operating loss and plans a global PC and console push.

South Korea’s broadcast and communications watchdog has begun a fact-finding probe into Meta Platforms over allegations it suspended many Instagram accounts without just cause during a mass suspension wave that affected local users last year. The case could lead to corrective orders or penalties under telecom rules that bar service restrictions without legitimate reasons. Doubts persist over enforcement, as the regulator has yet to collect a 68 billion won fine from Google and Apple. Victims would also need separate civil suits for damages.