Software companies of South Korea

South Korean company

Founded in 1993, ESTsoft is a South Korean application software development company. Its software ranges from desktop to business software for enterprises. ESTsoft listed on the KOSDAQ market in 2008 (ticker: 047560). The company develops and provides software and artificial intelligence (AI)-based services, including AI dubbing, virtual avatars, and AI search, mainly in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) format.

Webzen is a South Korean developer and publisher of video games. The company, together with its subsidiaries, also engages in software licensing and related services all over the world.

TmaxSoft is a South Korea-based multinational corporation specializing in enterprise software. Founded in 1997 by Professor Daeyeon Park, a former professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the company is divided into three businesses: TmaxSoft, TmaxData and TmaxA&C. Currently, TmaxData and TmaxA&C operate as affiliate companies.

Watcha () is a South Korean software company and subscription video on-demand, over-the-top service. Watcha distributes television series, specials, variety shows, films, documentaries, animations, and sports. Watcha began its original webtoon service in the second half of 2022.

South Korean video game developer and publisher

South Korean software company

Hangame () (also known as Hange () and formerly known as NHN Hangame () in Japan) is a popular South Korean online game portal operated by NHN Corporation. Launched in December 1999, Hangame offers casual, first-person shooter, MMORPGs, sports, and other genres. With over 20 million members and a peak concurrent user base of 290,000 in South Korea, it is the country's largest game portal. Hangame also has affiliates in Japan (NHN PlayArt). It also offers channeling and publishing services for many popular online games.