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Existing IPs, not new releases, to divide Korean game makers\' Q2 results

South Korean game makers\' second-quarter results are expected to diverge based on profits generated by existing intellectual property rather than whether they released new titles. Krafton and NC, which own PUBG and Lineage, are forecast to post sharp gains helped by new titles and acquisitions. Netmarble is expected to see weaker profitability due to marketing and IP fees, while Nexon expects a pause as some key titles soften despite stable live services.

Finance

Digital asset cross-industry ties spread as top 4 financial groups post 11 trillion won profit era

Big Tech, financial firms and payment companies in South Korea are widening digital-asset initiatives by teaming up with global blockchain companies. Kakao Group and Toss and Toss Bank are working with Circle to review stablecoin-based payment and settlement infrastructure and tokenised financial services. Banks are developing cross-border remittance and payment models. Separately, the top four financial holding groups posted combined first-half net profit above 11 trillion won, while regulators step up group-level oversight of fintech expansion.

Industry

Memory outlook for second half comes into focus as Samsung, SK hynix set to report final Q2 results

The global memory market is focused on SK hynix on July 29 and Samsung Electronics on July 30 as they release final second-quarter results, expected to be record highs. Investors are watching the conference calls for second-half pricing and contract structure, including long-term supply agreements. Attention is also on whether profitability can hold as HBM shifts to HBM4, and on capital spending plans that could shape supply conditions.