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Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin adds sound features for visually impaired players

Netmarble is adding dedicated sound accessibility features to its open-world RPG in development, Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, after accepting suggestions from a visually impaired user overseas. The company said the game now includes a sound class for visually impaired and low-vision players, offering warning tones for monster attacks and low health and special effects to locate treasure chests. Netmarble also plans updates for object guidance via voice or alerts.

Industry

Ecopro Innovation signs 4-year lithium hydroxide supply deal with global automaker

Ecopro Innovation said on Thursday it signed a long-term lithium hydroxide supply contract with a global automaker. The company will supply a total of 12,000 tonnes over four years, equivalent to about 200,000 electric vehicles. It said this is its first lithium hydroxide supply deal with an automaker, following earlier long-term contracts with Samsung SDI in 2024 and SK On in 2025. The company cited its Hungary production base and closed-loop system as positives.

Finance

Hana Bank to provide 220 billion won financial support with Kibo to help SMEs overcome crisis

Hana Bank said on Thursday it will support small and medium-sized firms facing funding strains from rising raw material prices and increased exchange-rate volatility. The bank signed an agreement with the Korea Technology Finance Corporation to provide inclusive financial support to help SMEs overcome a crisis stemming from factors such as the war in the Middle East. Hana will contribute 5 billion won, and Kibo plans to supply 220 billion won in guarantee-backed support.