Jin-ho Oh, Krafton’s Chief Global Publishing Officer (CGPO), announced via social media on the 24th that he is stepping down. After a thirty-year career, he stated that he is ready to move on to "new challenges."

Oh is a veteran of the industry, having served as President of International Publishing at Riot Games, the inaugural head of Riot Games Korea, CEO of Garena, and Managing Director at Blizzard Entertainment. He joined Krafton in August 2024, promising to leverage his extensive experience to deliver results that satisfy players and fans.

During his tenure, Oh was tasked with restructuring the publishing division into a more competitive organization. He focused on rebuilding the foundations, setting a clear vision, and onboarding talent to successfully launch major new titles. "By the start of this year, I felt that the mission assigned to me was largely complete," Oh remarked. "I finally found the breathing room to reflect on what I wanted the next chapter of my life to look like."

He also shared the personal reasons behind his departure. Following the passing of his father and the care of his ailing mother, returning to Korea to be with his family shifted his perspective. With both parents now gone, the phrase 'family first' took on a profound new weight. Oh will remain with the company as a strategic advisor until the autumn to ensure a smooth handover.

Krafton has appointed Tae-seok Jang, who led the success of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, as the new head of global publishing. A veteran who has been with the company since the Bluehole days, Jang was a pivotal figure in the development of PUBG from the start. Having held roles ranging from Art Director to Studio Head and the second Lead Producer of PUBG, he was instrumental in the title's shift to free-to-play, which widened the player base. Since 2024, he has been responsible for the overall strategy of the PUBG IP franchise and its publishing production.