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Telecommunications & Media
Tving data leak victims say compensation system must change
Victims of a large personal data leak at South Korean streaming service Tving called for changes to the current relief system, saying compensation should not require separate applications by users. They also urged institutional measures to prevent companies from collecting and storing more personal data than necessary. A government investigation found information linked to 39.54 million accounts was leaked, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth and payment histories.
Games & Commerce
Court grants Kwon Hyuk-bin divorce, orders in-kind split of 35 percent of Smilegate shares
A Seoul family court granted the divorce of Smilegate founder and chief vision officer Kwon Hyuk-bin (권혁빈) and his spouse Lee (이모씨), accepting the divorce claim at first instance. The court set Lee’s contribution to the couple’s assets at 35 percent and ordered an in-kind division of 35 percent of Smilegate-related shares. It also ordered Kwon to pay 65 billion won in cash for the shortfall and interest for late payment.
Games & Commerce
Webzen says Hound13\'s unilateral termination notice for \'DragonSword\' invalid
Webzen disputed claims by \'DragonSword\' developer Hound13 that their publishing agreement had been terminated. Webzen said the parties were in talks on measures to ensure smooth game service operations, including additional investment, when Hound13 suddenly notified immediate termination without prior corrective request. Webzen said the notice lacked substantive legal requirements and also failed to meet procedural requirements under the publishing contract and Hound13\'s articles of incorporation.