Labour-management agendas in South Korea\'s game industry are expanding beyond wages and bonuses to include spinoffs, mergers and acquisitions, and AI adoption. Unions are increasingly seeking not only job security after business restructuring but also prior consultation during decision-making. A newly launched Wemade union has called for talks ahead of major strategy shifts and protections tied to shareholder changes. Industry-wide demands have also emerged, alongside growing concerns about AI-driven job insecurity and profit-sharing rules.

The spouse of Smilegate founder and Chief Vision Officer Kwon Hyuk-bin (권혁빈) has appealed a first-instance ruling in their divorce and property division case. Her side said the appeal seeks a reassessment of her contribution to establishing and running Smilegate, disputing claims she did not invest or take part in management. The court previously set contribution at 35% for her and 65% for Kwon, ordering a split of 35% of Smilegate shares in kind and a 65 billion won cash payment.