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Webzen bets on Dragon Sword to cut reliance on MU IP

Webzen will release its new game Dragon Sword on Jan. 21, putting an early-year bet on whether it can lessen dependence on its MU intellectual property and reverse weak performance. FnGuide forecasts 2025 revenue of 170.8 billion won and operating profit of 29.8 billion won, down 20.4 percent and 45.3 percent. Webzen is increasing equity investments in developers while founder Kim Byung-kwan returns as an internal director after nine years.

AI & Enterprise

AI stocks see surge in volatility as Nvidia moves swing fortunes overnight

Volatility in AI-related stocks is increasing, extending from chip and model developers and cloud firms to companies supplying parts for AI data centres and to raw material prices. Sandisk shares surged 27 percent on Jan. 6, with growing NAND flash demand tied to the AI data centre boom. Cooling-equipment makers fell after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said new AI server racks would not require external cooling. Copper and NAND flash price rises are also in focus.

Finance

KOSPI soars, but when will the 'Cheonsdaq' era arrive?

The Kosdaq ended lower on Jan. 8 at 947.39, lagging a KOSPI rally that has pushed the benchmark toward 5,000. Investors are watching whether the Kosdaq can return above 1,000, dubbed the "Cheonsdaq" era. The Korea Exchange has tightened delisting rules while easing reviews for firms with core technologies. Government funds and the IMA account system may boost flows, though sharp increases in treasury share disposals have raised concerns.