Games & Commerce

NHN opens applications for NAN 2026 hackathon to recruit game and AI talent

NHN on Sunday opened applications for its "Next AI Network 2026" hackathon to discover talent in gaming and artificial intelligence and expand recruitment links. Anyone aged 19 or older can apply individually or in a team of up to three. Applicants must submit preliminary materials by Aug. 10. Ten teams will compete Sept. 4 to 6 at NHN's Pangyo Play Museum. The top three teams will share 80 million won in prizes.

Finance

Cross ENF registers as issuer and manager of prepaid electronic payment instruments

Fintech startup Cross ENF has completed registration with South Korea's Financial Services Commission as an issuer and manager of prepaid electronic payment instruments. The company said the registration gives it electronic financial business operator status under the revised Electronic Financial Transactions Act, which strengthens user protection requirements including separate management of prepaid funds. Cross ENF plans to add top-up and payment functions to its overseas remittance service Cross and online commerce service Crossshop.