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Aion Therapeutic Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Video games, Video gaming, Aion, NCsoft, Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Cannabis, Video game development
Monday, February 22, 2021 - 11:30pm

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 22, 2021) - Aion Therapeutic Inc. (CSE: AION) ("Aion Therapeutic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 6,666,333 units ("Units") at a price of $0.075 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $499,975 (the "Offering").

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 22, 2021) - Aion Therapeutic Inc. (CSE: AION) ("Aion Therapeutic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 6,666,333 units ("Units") at a price of $0.075 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $499,975 (the "Offering").
  • Each Unit is comprised of one common share ("Common Share") of the Company and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant").
  • Aion Therapeutic Inc. (formerly, Osoyoos Cannabis Inc.) has a joint-venture agreement with a private, vertically-integrated licensed producer under the Cannabis Act (Canada) to offer contract tolling extraction services to third-party businesses.
  • Ltd. d/b/a "PCAI Pharma" ( www.pcai.ca ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary AI Pharmaceuticals Jamaica Limited, a private corporation incorporated and operating under the laws of Jamaica.

KineMaster Ranked No. 5 Among Korea's Top Mobile Publishers in Global Downloads

Video game companies, KineMaster Corporation, NCsoft, Naver Corporation, Netmarble, Mobile app
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 12:00am

KineMaster, the mobile video editing app company, was ranked No.5 in terms of global downloads in 2020 among Korea's Top Mobile, followed by Naver, Samsung, Mobirix, and Netmarble.

Key Points: 
  • KineMaster, the mobile video editing app company, was ranked No.5 in terms of global downloads in 2020 among Korea's Top Mobile, followed by Naver, Samsung, Mobirix, and Netmarble.
  • The latest top publishers' awards reflects the year's mobile trend precisely, placing gaming and streaming publishers at the top of the chart.
  • This rapid increase shows how the company keeps gaining in the mobile video editing app market.
  • 2021 marks App Annie's ninth Top Publishers Awards, annually releasing the ranking of the world's top mobile app publishers from 1st to 52nd that contribute to each country's mobile market, based on objective metrics.

NCSOFT Launches K-POP Mobile Entertainment Platform UNIVERSE

Bundang, City of Heroes, NCsoft, Video game companies, Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, D-D-Dance, Pangyo, Video gaming, Windows games, South Korean culture
Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 9:04pm

PANGYO, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCSOFT, a global premier game developer and publisher, today launched the K-POP entertainment platform, 'UNIVERSE,' in 134 countries.

Key Points: 
  • PANGYO, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCSOFT, a global premier game developer and publisher, today launched the K-POP entertainment platform, 'UNIVERSE,' in 134 countries.
  • UNIVERSE is an all-in-one technology platform, which offers different fandom activities on mobile devices to build a stronger connection between artists and fans.
  • A music video of the first UNIVERSE Originals, 'D-D-Dance' by IZ*ONE, is also available exclusively on the UNIVERSE App.
  • NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand.

Coway Nominates Jangwon Seo as New co-CEO

Video game companies, NCsoft, Netmarble, Tencent
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 2:00pm

With the reshuffle, Coway will convert to a co-CEO structure led by two co-CEOs, Hae-Sun Lee and Jangwon Seo, subject to Jangwon Seo's formal appointment as a co-CEO at a board meeting in February.

Key Points: 
  • With the reshuffle, Coway will convert to a co-CEO structure led by two co-CEOs, Hae-Sun Lee and Jangwon Seo, subject to Jangwon Seo's formal appointment as a co-CEO at a board meeting in February.
  • The co-CEO nominee, Jangwon Seo, was a senior U.S. attorney at Shin & Kim, a major law firm in Korea.
  • Thereafter, Seo served as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Communications Officer at Netmarble Corp. and as the representative of Netmarble Cultural Foundation, and currently serves as CFO at Coway.
  • "We expect the new co-CEO Jangwon Seo to strengthen the company's core competency in strategic planning and global competitiveness in addition to the stable business management of current CEO Hae-Sun Lee," said an official from Coway.

Aion Therapeutic Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Video games, Video gaming, GAC Group, Aion, NCsoft, Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Cannabis, Legality of cannabis, Creative works
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 10:05pm

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2020) - Aion Therapeutic Inc. (CSE: AION) ("Aion Therapeutic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 15,384,615 units ("Units") at a price of $0.065 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 (the "Offering").

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2020) - Aion Therapeutic Inc. (CSE: AION) ("Aion Therapeutic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 15,384,615 units ("Units") at a price of $0.065 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 (the "Offering").
  • Each Unit is comprised of one common share ("Common Share") of the Company and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant").
  • Aion Therapeutic Inc. (formerly, Osoyoos Cannabis Inc.) has a joint-venture agreement with a private, vertically-integrated licensed producer under the Cannabis Act (Canada) to offer contract tolling extraction services to third-party businesses.
  • Ltd. d/b/a "PCAI Pharma" ( www.pcai.ca ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary AI Pharmaceuticals Jamaica Limited, a private corporation incorporated and operating under the laws of Jamaica.

Netmarble Issues Fiscal and Earnings Results for the Third Quarter of 2020

Video game companies, NCsoft, Video game publishers, Netmarble, Tencent
Friday, November 13, 2020 - 6:00pm

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble Corp. , a global mobile game company focused on creating entertaining gaming experiences for players of all ages, revealed their financial results for the third quarter of 2020.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble Corp. , a global mobile game company focused on creating entertaining gaming experiences for players of all ages, revealed their financial results for the third quarter of 2020.
  • "We continue to see strong results at the end of our third quarter with significant overseas sales coming from our line-up of existing games," said Seungwon Lee, Co-CEO of Netmarble.
  • Cumulative sales for 2020 are estimated at $1.55 billion, with an operating profit of $158 million.
  • Overseas sales accounted for 75% ($399 million) of overall sales in the third quarter.

Media Advisory – Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Kick off Canada’s First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea

City of Heroes, NCsoft, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Mary Ng, Think tanks, Politicians, Organizations
Monday, November 2, 2020 - 5:39pm

TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.
  • The two-day virtual conference will feature South Korean and Canadian women leaders from business, government, and technology, and company pitch sessions by delegates to showcase women-led Canadian innovation.
  • The two-day conference is open to media, and one-on-one interviews with Mission leaders and select delegates are available by request.
  • Media representatives are asked to register through this link and log on no later than 6:45 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Media Advisory – Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Kick off Canada’s First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea

City of Heroes, NCsoft, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Mary Ng, Think tanks, Politicians, Organizations
Friday, October 30, 2020 - 11:27pm

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.
  • The two-day virtual conference will feature South Korean and Canadian women leaders from business, government, and technology, and company pitch sessions by delegates to showcase women-led Canadian innovation.
  • The two-day conference is open to media, and one-on-one interviews with Mission leaders and select delegates are available by request.
  • Media representatives are asked to register through this link and log on no later than 6:45 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Netmarble's BTS Universe Story Now Available Worldwide on iOS and Android Devices

Musicians, BTS, NCsoft, Netmarble, V
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 5:00pm

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble today announced that the highly anticipated mobile game BTS Universe Story , an all-new interactive social game based on global superstars BTS, is now available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble today announced that the highly anticipated mobile game BTS Universe Story , an all-new interactive social game based on global superstars BTS, is now available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play worldwide.
  • BTS Universe Storyis the second collaboration between Netmarble and the global superstars, following the global success of the BTS WORLD mobile game.
  • The app features 3D scanned BTS Universe characters and allows players to explore existing stories based on the BTS Universe, create and share stories of their own featuring the group, and interact with other players.
  • To celebrate the launch of BTS Universe Story, Netmarble has announced a 7-day daily check-in event with a reward of 30 Jewels.

Netmarble's BTS Universe Story Now Available Worldwide on iOS and Android Devices

Musicians, BTS, NCsoft, Netmarble, V
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 6:00am

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble today announced that the highly anticipated mobile game BTS Universe Story , an all-new interactive social game based on global superstars BTS, is now available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble today announced that the highly anticipated mobile game BTS Universe Story , an all-new interactive social game based on global superstars BTS, is now available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play worldwide.
  • BTS Universe Storyis the second collaboration between Netmarble and the global superstars, following the global success of the BTS WORLD mobile game.
  • The app features 3D scanned BTS Universe characters and allows players to explore existing stories based on the BTS Universe, create and share stories of their own featuring the group, and interact with other players.
  • To celebrate the launch of BTS Universe Story, Netmarble has announced a 7-day daily check-in event with a reward of 30 Jewels.