SK Telecom and Mirae Asset Securities to develop security token ecosystem in South Korea

SK Telecom and Mirae Asset Securities have announced their partnership that will pursue the expansion of the security token ecosystem ...

Naver’s ‘story-tech’ Webtoon platform marks its 5th anniversary with 180 million followers

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May 2, 2022

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Naver Webtoon unveiled its achievements to mark the 5th anniversary of its spin-off on May 2, 2022. Naver Webtoon was ...

Daum Webtoon rebrands as Kakao Webtoon, sharing its goal to offer the industry’s most innovative user interface and user experience. photo shows Kakao Webtoon's official model IU. / photo taken from Kakao Webtoon's official teaser video on YouTube.

Daum Rebrands As Kakao Webtoon Amid Soaring Competition

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July 28, 2021

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Kakao Entertainment Corp., an industry-leading South Korean entertainment content provider, revealed that it would be rebranding Daum Webtoon as Kakao ...

Naver Corp. partners with CJ ENM to acquire Munpia Inc., South Korea’s third-largest webtoon platform, expanding its content portfolio.

Naver, CJ ENM Secures Korea’s Third-largest Web Novel Platform Munpia

by James Jung

May 31, 2021

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Naver Corp., an industry-leading South Korean search engine operator, announced that it partnered with CJ Group’s CJ ENM to secure Munpia Inc. The ...

Kakao Japan acquired 600 billion won in preparation for its 2022 IPO, boosting its webtoon businesses amid heightened global competition.

Kakao Japan Secures 600 Bln Won, Boosts Webtoon Biz Ahead 2022 IPO

by KoreaTechToday Editor

May 21, 2021

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Kakao Corp.’s Japanese affiliate, Kakao Japan, shared that it would secure 600 billion won ($532 million) in funding to boost its business ...

Naver to Focus On Growth for Future Naver Webtoon US IPO Listing

by James Jung

April 22, 2021

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Naver Corp., South Korea’s leading search engine operator, announced that it has plans to list Naver Webtoon in the US. ...

Kakao Corp. subsidiary Kakao Japan launched Studio 1Pic, a content production studio that offers active support for South Korean webtoon creators.

Kakao Japan Launches Studio 1Pic to Cultivate Korean Webtoons

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April 20, 2021

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Kakao Corp.’s Japanese affiliate Kakao Japan announced that it had launched Studio 1Pic, its first subsidiary in South Korea. Recently, Kakao has ...

South Korean-backed technology and webtoon creators continue to succeed in the Japanese manga industry with their diverse comics selection and free content.

South Korean Webtoon Firms Excel in Japanese Manga App Industry

by KoreaTechToday Editor

March 4, 2021

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South Korean technology and webtoon (digital comics) companies continue to succeed in the Japanese manga industry. Due to the coronavirus ...

Lezhin Comics announced its partnership with Anime-Planet to provide exclusive animation content for English-speaking online readers.

Lezhin Collaborates with Anime-Planet to Provide Exclusive Content

by James Jung

August 20, 2020

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Lezhin Comics, a South Korean webcomics publisher, announced its partnership with Anime-Planet to provide exclusive animation content for English-speaking online ...