Smilegate Megaport Awarded '70 Million Dollar Export Tower'
[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Smilegate Megaport announced on the 9th that it received the 70 million USD Export Tower award at the '57th Trade Day.'
'Trade Day' is an event hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to honor companies and contributors who have contributed to pioneering overseas markets, expanding exports, and creating jobs.
The mobile game 'Epic Seven,' serviced by Smilegate Megaport, received the 50 million USD Export Tower award last year, thanks to its popularity in the global market including Korea since its launch in August 2018. Following that, it achieved an export performance increase of over 20 million USD within a year.
Since its global release, Epic Seven has maintained top rankings in sales on Google Play and the Apple App Store in regions including North America, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
At this year's 'Trade Day,' two executives from Smilegate Megaport who led the service of Epic Seven were also honored. Kwon Ik-hoon, head of Epic Seven's service, received the Prime Minister's Commendation, and Jung Mina, manager of the Mobile Game Business Division 1, received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation.
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Meanwhile, Smilegate Group was recognized for its contribution to pioneering overseas markets and expanding exports as Smilegate Entertainment's online first-person shooter game 'Crossfire' achieved global success, earning the 500 million USD Export Tower award in 2016, the first in the domestic cultural content industry.
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