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Kakao union rejects blame for talks breakdown, says company distorted facts
Kakao’s union issued an official rebuttal over the breakdown in wage talks, saying the cause was repeated bad-faith bargaining by the company rather than differences over performance bonuses. The union said the company highlighted only parts of the talks to portray it as demanding excessive bonuses. It also denied that a 10 percent of operating profit bonus was its demand. Mediation is set for May 18, with a rally planned for May 20.
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Korean game makers seek breakthrough on consoles as mobile growth slows
South Korean game companies are increasingly turning to consoles as growth in mobile games slows. A Korea Creative Content Agency report showed console game exports rose 15.1 percent in 2024 to $213.76 million, the fastest growth among platforms, while PC game exports fell. Recent sales successes, including Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, have reinforced the shift. Companies are expanding multi-platform lineups, though revenue structures and long development cycles pose challenges.
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NCSoft loses appeal in copyright suit against Kakao Games over ArcheAge War
NCSoft lost again on appeal in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Kakao Games over the mobile MMORPG ArcheAge War, which it said copied its game Lineage2M. The Seoul High Court rejected NCSoft\'s appeal on March 12. The court said it was difficult to view the plaintiff\'s game as a work with distinct creativity and individuality, and cited public-domain elements in claims of unfair competition.