Founded in April 2000, Webzen Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in the development and publishing of online and mobile games. The company gained prominence with the release of MU Online, one of the first full 3D MMORPGs in Korea, which has attracted a global player base. Over the years, Webzen has expanded its portfolio to include titles such as Continent of the Ninth Seal, Archlord, and Metin2, the latter acquired through the purchase of Ymir Games in 2011. Webzen operates its global game portal, WEBZEN.com, which serves over 50 million players worldwide. The company’s business model revolves around free-to-play games that incorporate a micropayment system, allowing players to purchase virtual goods using Wcoins. This approach has enabled Webzen to maintain a strong presence in the gaming industry. Headquartered in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Webzen is publicly traded on the KOSDAQ under the ticker symbol 069080. The company continues to develop and publish a variety of online and mobile games, aiming to deliver engaging experiences to a diverse global audience.
