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Overseas game firms\' domestic agent liability tightened, user protection duties expanded

South Korea\'s parliament passed amendments to the Game Industry Promotion Act to strengthen overseas game firms\' responsibility to protect domestic users. The changes spell out criteria for appointing a domestic agent and require firms to train, monitor and maintain the agent while providing services. The law also adds duties for game-related businesses to protect users from harm and handle complaints, and expands authorities\' power to request data and impose fines.

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Xbox CEO rules out sale report

Microsoft has formally denied reports that it is seeking to sell Xbox as the gaming business undergoes major restructuring. Xbox Chief Executive Asha Sharma said in an interview that Xbox is not on the market, and that the company will take steps needed to put the business on a successful track while reviewing partnerships and operating models. The reports spread after media said Microsoft had discussed a spinoff or a more independent structure, but no official sale plan has been announced.