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Naver\'s Chzzk teams up with Krafton PUBG: Battlegrounds to expand esports content

Naver\'s streaming platform Chzzk is teaming up with Krafton to expand a streamer-led esports content ecosystem using PUBG: Battlegrounds. The two companies said on Thursday they signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to broaden the game\'s esports ecosystem. Naver plans to strengthen live broadcasting through tournament coverage and league partnerships. The companies also plan joint online and offline promotions and user-participation events linked to league schedules.

Games & Commerce

Webtoon anti-piracy group hails repatriation of illegal pirated comics site operator

A coalition of seven companies including Kakao Entertainment and Naver Webtoon welcomed the repatriation to South Korea of a suspect accused of operating an illegal pirated comics distribution site. The group thanked four government agencies, including the Culture Ministry and the prosecution and police, for sustained investigative and cooperation efforts. It called the repatriation meaningful progress in holding copyright infringements accountable and urged strict punishment and measures to prevent repeat offenses.

AI & Enterprise

AI startups need markets, not technology; government should be first customer

Industry participants at the AXIS 2026 conference in Seoul said AI startups lack markets and first customers rather than ideas or technology, and urged the government to play an early-market role. Korea Startup Forum Chairman Jae-won Kim (김재원) said Korea has the layers needed for an AI powerhouse but needs the government to act as a customer. Companies cited public demand, regulation and domains such as defence and disaster response. Officials and lawmakers voiced support for first-use and purchase projects.