The news of the death of Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju is continuing a wave of condolences in the game industry.
NCsoft CEO Kim Taek-jin posted on his Facebook on the 1st, “The friend I loved has left. I feel the greatest pain that I have never felt in my life.” “I loved my friend who walked the path of life together. Please rest in peace now.”
Bang Jun-hyeok, chairman of Netmarble Coway, said on the 2nd, “I pray for the late Kim Jung-ju, who contributed to the development of the Korean IT and game industries.” “The footsteps of the deceased pioneer have left a huge mark on us.”
He continued, “I express my deep affection and respect for the life of the deceased, who has walked through the life of the deceased while contemplating the future of the game industry. We express our deepest condolences to the families who have passed away with great sorrow.”
Nam Goong-hoon, the nominee for Kakao’s CEO, said on his Facebook page, “It’s sad for the industry. He expressed his condolences, leaving the message, “I wish the deceased well.”
Lee Kwang-hyung, president of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), who is known as the mentor of founder Kim, also expressed his sorrow through his Facebook, saying, “If you are having such a hard time, don’t say anything.” “Have a good rest in the country of the wind.”
Related associations are also issuing condolences. The Korea Game Industry Association said in a condolence message on the 2nd, “Kim Jeong-ju, director of NXC, who left a great mark on the Korean game industry, has passed away. I also extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”
He added, “Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju is like a pioneer who gave birth to a game powerhouse Korea in an environment that was like a wasteland in the past. .
The Venture Business Association said, “The deceased founded Nexon, the world’s first online game service company, in the early 1990s and has grown it into a global company that leads the world game market as well as the No. It has contributed greatly to the development of
He also said, “With continuous innovation and challenging spirit, he actively pioneered the global market from early on, and he is a pioneer and true venture entrepreneur who has led the domestic internet venture industry. I have also been actively involved in contribution activities.”
Voices of condolences continued in the political arena. Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said, “I can’t help but feel sorry for the sudden news.” I can’t talk about it without contributing.”
