Author: Jaechung Lim
Jaechung Lim
Editor-in-Chief of IndieGame.com, He began his career as a professional game journalist in the 1990s at Digital Life and Jeu-media. He subsequently worked at GameSpot Korea and several marketing agencies, game development studios, and publishing companies, before joining the Bandai Namco Group, where he spent over ten years leading the development and global business of IP-based online and mobile games. He is currently active as a consultant and mentor for indie games both in Korea and overseas, and serves as a judge for numerous competitions and government-supported programs. Through Indiegame.com, he is also committed to promoting a healthy gaming culture and supporting the growth of startups and indie game developers.
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