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Wemade sold to China-linked NeoPulse for W920b
KR🏛️ Politics4 days ago

Wemade sold to China-linked NeoPulse for W920b

Wemade, a South Korean game developer known for its MMORPG franchise 'Legend of Mir,' has sold its 39.33% stake to NeoPulse, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Shengsong Investment. The transaction, valued at approximately 920 billion won ($593 million), gives NeoPulse a 40.25% ownership in Wemade. Founder Park Kwan-ho stated that expanding beyond the Korean market is essential for survival, citing the global nature of the game industry. NeoPulse highlighted Wemade's expertise in MMORPGs and its strong IP presence in China as key factors in the investment. The partnership aims to leverage AI and collaborate with Chinese tech firms to advance game development and expand into global markets.

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Wemade sold to China-linked NeoPulse for W920b

Wemade, a South Korean game developer known for its MMORPG franchise 'Legend of Mir,' has sold its 39.33% stake to NeoPulse, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Shengsong Investment. The transaction, valued at approximately 920 billion won ($593 million), gives NeoPulse a 40.25% ownership in Wemade. Founder Park Kwan-ho stated that expanding beyond the Korean market is essential for survival, citing the global nature of the game industry. NeoPulse highlighted Wemade's expertise in MMORPGs and its strong IP presence in China as key factors in the investment. The partnership aims to leverage AI and collaborate with Chinese tech firms to advance game development and expand into global markets.

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