Game Industry Returns to 'Work from Home' System Amid COVID-19 Spread

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] As the social distancing level in the Seoul metropolitan area was raised due to the fourth wave of COVID-19, the gaming industry is also switching back to a full remote work system.

According to the industry on the 9th, Netmarble will enter a company-wide remote work system starting from the 12th. This is a measure following the government's decision to raise the social distancing level in the metropolitan area to level 4. Netmarble had maintained a system of coming to the office three days a week and working remotely two days a week.

Netmarble stated, "As the social distancing level in the metropolitan area is raised to level 4 for two weeks starting July 12, all full-time employees of Netmarble Company will switch to remote work during the period when this level is applied," adding, "Future responses will also be decided through the COVID-19 TFT."

Crafton also decided to implement full remote work for one week starting from the 12th. Crafton has been operating a flexible attendance system centered on remote work in connection with the government's distancing levels.

A Crafton representative said, "During the remote work period, we will provide meal allowances to help employees focus better on their tasks, as well as provide additional work PCs for remote work and support transportation costs to create a smooth remote work environment," adding, "For members who inevitably come to the office for work reasons, we plan to support round-trip taxi fares."

Nexon also announced internally on the same day that it will switch to a full remote work system starting from the 12th. Nexon had also been operating a hybrid system with three days in the office and two days remote work per week. Nexon will support taxi fares for employees who inevitably come to the office during the remote work period.

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