Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton’s latest commitment pushes its planned investment in India beyond $500 million, signaling a major expansion of its long-term presence and confidence in the market.
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Krafton’s latest commitment pushes its planned investment in India beyond $500 million, signaling a major expansion of its long-term presence and confidence in the market.
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