South Korea’s gaming giants bet on global talent

South Korean gaming companies are increasingly turning to overseas talent and executives as they look to expand beyond a domestic market that has become both saturated and increasingly challenging. Gravity, the Korean game developer and publisher best known for its global hit massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) "Ragnarok Online," said July 13 that it has shifted to a co-CEO structure, appointing Park Hyun-chul and Yoshinori Kitamura to jointly lead the company. Founded in 200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are South Korean gaming companies hiring overseas talent?

They seek to expand beyond a saturated domestic market.

What is Gravity known for?

Gravity is best known for the MMORPG 'Ragnarok Online'.

Who are the co-CEOs of Gravity?

Park Hyun-chul and Yoshinori Kitamura are the co-CEOs.

What changes have occurred in Gravity's leadership?

Gravity shifted to a co-CEO structure to enhance leadership.