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Red Desert, Aion 2 lift Korean game makers\' first-quarter outlook

Major South Korean game companies are flagging unusual first-quarter earnings improvements, a period typically considered an off-season. Pearl Abyss and NCSOFT are expected to post sharply stronger results from early momentum in new titles Red Desert and Aion 2, respectively. Krafton and Netmarble are seen benefiting from steady performance of existing intellectual property, while Nexon projects double-digit top-line growth based on company guidance.

Games & Commerce

Foodmakers boost \'Naver-only\' products as platform ties deepen

South Korean food companies are rolling out exclusive products for Naver Plus Store, working with Naver from the planning stage under the \'Naver-only\' label. The moves are driven by access to large volumes of search, purchase and review data that can be used to reflect consumer needs in product development and renewals. Naver also seeks to strengthen shopping competitiveness and customer lock-in as e-commerce competition intensifies.

Telecommunications & Media

LG HelloVision expands new businesses amid broadcasting slump, rental growth in focus

LG HelloVision, South Korea’s top cable TV operator, is expanding its non-broadcasting businesses as broadcasting revenue continues to fall. Its rental-related product sales rose 52.2 percent over three years to 329.6 billion won in 2025 and accounted for 26 percent of total revenue last year, surpassing broadcasting. The company’s 2025 revenue rose 5.7 percent to 1.27 trillion won, while operating profit climbed 39 percent.