Venture Business Association "Late Chairman Kim Jeong-ju, a True Venture Entrepreneur... Condolences on His Passing"

Kim Jung-ju, Director of NXC and Founder of Nexon

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The venture industry mourned the passing of the late Kim Jung-ju, NXC director and founder of Nexon.

The Korea Venture Business Association stated on the 1st, "We sincerely mourn the passing of the late Chairman Kim Jung-ju, a pioneer of South Korea's internet venture industry and founder of Nexon."

The association described the late chairman as "the founder of Nexon, the world's first online game service company in the early 1990s, who grew it into the nation's top company and a global leader in the gaming market," adding, "He greatly contributed to South Korea's development from a barren land in the gaming industry to a world-class gaming powerhouse."

They continued, "With continuous innovation and a spirit of challenge, he pioneered the global market early on and was a true venture entrepreneur and pioneer leading the domestic internet venture industry," recalling, "He served as a role model for junior venture entrepreneurs and actively participated in social contribution activities by establishing a non-profit foundation."

Finally, they stated, "The venture industry sincerely honors his challenges and passion, which have been part of the history of South Korea's internet ventures."

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