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Nexon Launches 250 Billion KRW Public-Private Game Investment Fund with South Korean Government to Nurture Indie Studios

Nexon announced on June 23, 2026 the establishment of a public-private investment fund totaling approximately 250 billion KRW (roughly 26.3 billion yen) in partnership with the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and venture capital firms Nexon Partners and Kona Venture Partners. The fund will provide staged investment to early-stage independent game studios in South Korea over a five-year period, aiming to accelerate the growth of startup developers. The initiative is framed as an official public-private collaboration to build out Korea's indie game ecosystem.

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  • The fund totals approximately 250 billion KRW (around 26.3 billion yen) and will operate over five years.
  • Partners include Nexon Partners, Kona Venture Partners, and South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
  • Investment will focus on early-stage, independent game studios in South Korea.
  • Funding will be distributed in stages to startup companies rather than as lump sums.
  • The initiative is positioned as an official public-private partnership to strengthen Korea's indie game development ecosystem.