Pearl Abyss Appoints Heo Jin-young as CEO at Regular General Meeting of Shareholders

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Pearl Abyss held its regular shareholders' meeting on the 30th in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, and appointed Heo Jin-young, Chief Operating Officer (COO), as the Representative Director (CEO).

Heo, the newly appointed CEO, was highly regarded as a practical leader while overseeing Pearl Abyss's game services and operations during his tenure as COO.

He plans to lead global growth through the successful development of Pearl Abyss's upcoming titles such as Black Desert Mobile's launch in China, Red Desert, and Dokkaebi.

In his inaugural speech, CEO Heo said, "Since its establishment, Pearl Abyss has strived to become the best game company with a shared goal of developing and servicing great games based on top-tier technology to be loved by global users. The service of Black Desert Mobile in China has been thoroughly prepared over a long period with the local publisher, and we will do our utmost to achieve good results."

He added, "Red Desert, Dokkaebi, and PLAN 8 are being developed with the next-generation engine 'Black Space Engine' at a quality level that can fully compete with world-class AAA titles. We will achieve good results in the Western traditional console market, something no Korean game company has done before."

Meanwhile, besides the appointment of the CEO, five agenda items were passed at the shareholders' meeting, including approval of the financial statements and consolidated financial statements, partial amendments to the articles of incorporation, appointment of inside directors, and approval of the remuneration limit.

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