NCSoft on March 26 changed its name to NC and reaffirmed three medium- to long-term growth strategies at its annual shareholders meeting. Shareholders pressed the company over a lower dividend, higher executive compensation and the possibility of disposing of treasury shares. All six agenda items were approved as proposed, including amendments to the articles of incorporation and plans related to treasury shares. Management outlined strategies spanning legacy IP, new global IP and mobile casual expansion, and addressed questions on user metrics and payment ratios.

NH NongHyup Bank said on Thursday it has set up a new head office sales unit at its NH Finance Tower in Seoul and will expand its corporate finance specialist centers. The move aims to strengthen financial support for key parts of the real economy, including advanced strategic industries, region-specialised industries and start-ups and venture firms. The bank plans to supply 76.8 trillion won over the next five years, including venture capital, investment and lending, inclusive finance and a National Growth Fund allocation.