As India-South Korea celebrate 50 years of Diplomatic Relations, Indian Diplomats to South Korea and Chairman of gaming company KRAFTON, Inc. Discussed about India’s thriving gaming ecosystem and KRAFTON’s Focus on Indian Market

by Prashant Kapadia/NHN

• India and KRAFTON to grow hand-in-hand: KRAFTON, Inc. Chairman

(From left) Nishi Kant Singh, Deputy Chief of Mission to the Republic of Korea; Amit Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea; BG Chang, Chairman, KRAFTON, Inc.; and Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India at KRAFTON’s Seoul Headquarters

Amit Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea; BG Chang, Chairman, KRAFTON, Inc.

New Delhi, September 20th 2023: KRAFTON, Inc. Chairman, Byung Gyu (BG) Chang, recently met Amit Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea and Nishi Kant Singh, Deputy Chief of Mission to the Republic of Korea at the company’s Seoul headquarters. KRAFTON India CEO, Sean Hyunil Sohn, was also present at the meeting. KRAFTON India, is the publisher of India’s most loved mobile game- BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) along-with other popular games such as Road To Valor: Empires, Defense Derby and NEW STATE MOBILE.

At the forefront of the meeting’s discussions were the 50^th anniversary of India-Korea diplomatic relations and KRAFTON’s increased investments in India. During the discussions, the Indian Ambassador emphasised the government’s commitment to fostering the entertainment and gaming industry, as well as supporting startup growth—a mission closely aligned with KRAFTON’s ongoing investments in India. Further bolstering India- South Korea relations, KRAFTON will be hosting India-Korea Invitational matches wherein the top gaming teams of both the countries will play BGMI matches in India in October 2023.

BG Chang reiterated the significance of the Indian market for KRAFTON, expressing his vision of the company’s growth aligning with India’s progress. He highlighted the importance of collaborations between both nations to enhance India’s gaming ecosystem and introduce new gaming experiences to Indian players. He also mentioned that KRAFTON’s strategy in India remains grounded in the robust growth of the traditional gaming industry, which continues to thrive with double-digit growth.

This meeting signifies yet another positive development in the India-Korea relationship and underscores KRAFTON’s commitment to expanding its presence and operations in India. It marks a significant step toward further collaboration in celebration of the 50^th year of India-Korea diplomatic relations and in driving growth within the Indian gaming landscape.

About KRAFTON, Inc. : Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games that deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans.

KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, TERA and ELYON. With a passionate and determined team worldwide, KRAFTON is a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities as it seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and deep learning. KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India; and so far, the company has invested over $140 million in several Indian startups in the field of interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports and technology.