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PHOTOS:Tracking horse history in the Year of Horse SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - An exhibition titled “Year of the Horse, 2026: Galloping into Eternity,” planned by the Cultural Heritage Administration, opened on Jan. 9 at The Heritage of Shinsegae Department Store’s main branch in central Seoul, marking the Year of the Horse in 2026. The exhibition explores the cultural and historical significance of horses from ancient times to the present, examining how they have coexisted with humans and shaped life and society. The exhibition is co-hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration, the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. It brings together a wide range of artifacts and works, including ancient clay figurines, horse armor, decorative crafts, photographs, sculptures and artificial intelligence (AI) videos, illustrating how horses have symbolized mobility, survival, authority, belief and hope throughout history. The exhibition runs from Jan. 9 to Jan. 25. The exhibition consists of a prologue, four thematic sections and an epilogue. The prologue presents an AI-generated video of galloping horses, visually conveying the enduring presence of horses across time and space. Section 1, “The Horse, Holding Hope,” explores the symbolic meanings of horses through Silla-era clay figurines and pottery. The clay figurines, crafted with expressive faces and dynamic postures, reflect the lives and aspirations of people of the time. Also on display is a long-necked jar engraved with a procession of mounted figures, illustrating how horses were perceived as symbols of movement, protection and authority. Section 2, “The Horse, Forged in Strength,” focuses on the role of horses on the battlefield, centered on a reproduction of Gaya-era horse armor. The armor was constructed by linking iron plates into a flexible structure, divided into sections protecting the horse’s forelegs, saddle area, hind legs and head. The design highlights how mobility and protection were balanced, underscoring the strategic importance of horses in warfare. Section 3, “The Horse, Attired with Dignity,” presents decorative crafts including an ornate horse ornament excavated from Tomb No. 44 in the Cheonmachong cluster in Gyeongju. Horse ornaments were used to adorn horses and symbolized both the animal’s stature and the status of its owner. Intricate decorations and luxurious materials, such as jewel beetle wings, reveal the elevated status and aesthetic value of horses in ancient society. Section 4, “The Horse, Companion for the Future,” features works by contemporary sculptor Jake Lee, depicting the evolving relationship between humans and horses in modern and future contexts. Sculptures of a mare and her foal convey themes of care, connection and coexistence, symbolizing the continuity of the human-horse bond. The epilogue showcases photographs of Jeju horses taken by National Geographic photographers, portraying the enduring coexistence of horses, humans and nature. The exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural significance of horses from the past to the present, framed within the symbolism of the Year of the Horse. 2026-01-13 17:58:13 -
Stock-bound cash hits record as KOSPI powers higher SEOUL, Jan. 13 (AJP) - South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI has extended its rally for a third straight week, brushing past the 4,700 level on Wednesday and moving closer to the long-anticipated 5,000 mark, buoyed by a record pile-up of investor cash on the sidelines. According to the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), investor deposits stood at 88.9 trillion won ($60.4 billion) as of Jan. 9, after briefly topping 92 trillion won a day earlier as retail investors rushed into the market. The KOSPI was the world’s best-performing major equity index in 2025, surging more than 75 percent, and the momentum has carried into the new year. The index gained 7.3 percent from the first trading session of 2026 through Jan. 12. At first glance, the swelling pool of idle cash and the index’s steep ascent point to overheating. A closer look, however, suggests leverage remains largely contained. Consignee unpaid accounts — funds used for credit-based stock purchases that have yet to be settled — totaled 1.1 trillion won as of Jan. 9, accounting for just 1.2 percent of investor deposits. Defaults within those credit positions stood at 11.8 billion won, or 1.1 percent, indicating that the rally has not yet morphed into unchecked speculative borrowing. Liquidity conditions are also far stronger than during past market shocks. When the yen-carry trade unwound on Aug. 5, 2024, triggering a “Black Monday” sell-off, investor deposits hovered near 50 trillion won — roughly 30 to 40 trillion won below current levels. In theory, today’s larger cash buffer offers greater shock-absorbing capacity. Still, market veterans warn against treating deposit figures as an ironclad safety net. “Investor deposits are a lagging indicator, not a leading one, and they can flow out to other asset classes at any moment,” said Kim Hak-kyun, head of research at Shinyoung Securities. Unless idle cash is converted into actual transaction volume, he cautioned, headline liquidity numbers can offer a false sense of security. History backs the caution. In the second half of 2021, deposits stayed above 70 trillion won, yet the KOSPI slid from around 3,300 in June to below 2,900 by November as fears of aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve tightening rattled markets. Currency weakness adds another layer of risk. During the volatility following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the won-dollar exchange rate spiked to 1,300, triggering a flight of deposits into perceived safe-haven assets and accelerating equity losses. With the won weakening past 1,474 per dollar as of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, some analysts argue domestic liquidity could again be overpowered by global macro forces. “If an excessively weak won persists beyond a strong-dollar cycle, it could undermine confidence in the economy itself and erode the appeal of Korean equities,” said Oh Gun-young, head of Shinhan Bank’s wealth management division. Structural factors amplify the concern. “Because South Korea relies heavily on imported energy and raw materials, a weak won directly raises production costs and squeezes corporate margins,” said Lee Seung-hoon, a researcher at Meritz Securities, adding that currency depreciation ultimately undercuts industrial competitiveness regardless of how much cash is waiting on the sidelines. 2026-01-13 17:56:14 -
Korean classrooms are thinning fast and remain isolated from AI transition SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - Fewer than 300,000 children will enter first grade across South Korea when the school year begins in March — the smallest cohort on record. The number is set to fall further as the country's ultra-low birthrate continues to hollow out the school-age population. These eight-year-olds are starting school at a moment when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping work, production and decision-making across society. Yet serious doubts remain over whether South Korea's education system is prepared to equip them for an AI-driven future — amid a shortage of trained teachers, weak curriculum guidance and limited classroom exposure to AI-related learning. Dropping below 300,000 first-graders is rare among OECD countries. The demographic shock is already reshaping schools: classes are being merged, and campuses are closing, particularly in rural areas where student numbers have collapsed. South Korea's total fertility rate rebounded slightly last year to around 0.8 — its first increase in four years — but remains the lowest in the OECD, far below the group's 2023 average of 1.43. According to the Ministry of Education's latest projections for 2026–2031, the number of first-graders nationwide will fall to 298,178. The milestone was originally forecast for 2027, but updated population registry and enrollment data pushed it forward by a year. In Seoul, education guidelines flag schools with fewer than three classes per grade or fewer than 18 students per class for potential teacher reductions. Daecheong Elementary School in Ilwon-dong, Gangnam — which has just 75 students in total — proposed a merger with nearby Yeonghee Elementary last November, but shelved the plan after parent opposition. In 2025, Daecheong had a single first-grade class with just eight students. AI fills labor gaps — but where do children go? As robots and AI systems increasingly replace younger workers, artificial intelligence is no longer viewed in South Korea merely as a technology, but as a structural response to demographic decline. Education, however, is lagging far behind that shift. Efforts to raise AI literacy and close skills gaps remain rudimentary. While AI capabilities are advancing at breakneck speed, school textbooks still reflect the 2022 curriculum revision, instructional hours devoted to information and AI education remain limited, and trained teachers are in short supply. Under the revised national curriculum in 2022, instructional time for information subjects in primary and secondary schools was roughly doubled. Even so, it remains low by international standards. In elementary schools, information education totals just 34 hours — 0.58 percent of the 5,892 hours taught over six years — and is embedded within practical arts classes rather than taught as a standalone subject. Middle school students receive 68 hours over three years, about 2 percent of total instruction time. In high school, AI-related courses are electives, meaning many students may graduate without ever taking one. By comparison, students in the UK receive about 374 hours of information-related instruction, compared with 405 hours in Japan and 212 hours in Beijing. Reflecting this gap, a survey by the Korea Youth Policy Institute found that teenagers rated their experience with AI education at just over 2 out of 4, indicating limited exposure. "South Korea is trying to build its own AI ecosystem right now, but when it comes to education, I see almost no strategic approach," said An Sun-hoi, a professor at the Graduate School of Education at Joongbu University. "Education is the area where democracy functions the least," An said. "Policies tend to favor educators as a group, while the demands of industry, parents and national strategy are barely reflected." As birth cohorts shrink, the stakes are rising, he warned. "We now have to raise a very small pool of human resources into the core talent that will lead the country." He added that greater authority in student evaluation has not translated into clear improvements in learning outcomes. Teaching fewer children — more deeply Global institutions are calling for a fundamental shift in how societies prepare workers for AI. The World Economic Forum has outlined four possible futures for AI and labor, arguing that a "copilot economy" — where humans and AI work together — is more likely than mass job displacement. McKinsey has likewise emphasized that AI and robotics will increase the value of uniquely human skills such as judgment, communication, coordination and creativity. Both stress that the future will depend not on a small elite of AI developers, but on a broad workforce capable of understanding and collaborating with AI systems. "If South Korea continues with its current education system, we risk creating a society where people are subordinated to AI rather than empowered by it," An said. "Critical and creative thinking cannot exist without a solid foundation in knowledge and concepts." Dr. Nancy Le Nezet, a high school principal at Seoul Foreign School, also emphasized education over restriction. "Adults need to keep pace with technological developments so they can understand how their children use AI and social media," she said. "Taking an interest in their world is the best way to protect them — and also a way for adults to keep learning." Experts increasingly argue that instead of shrinking classrooms and cutting staff in line with falling student numbers, South Korea should seize this moment to redesign public education — allocating more teachers, time and resources to each child. The imbalance is already visible. In Gyeonggi Province, average class sizes in 2025 stood at 21.7 students in elementary schools and 25 in middle schools, both above the national average. Nearly a quarter of classes are overcrowded, forcing schools to rely heavily on temporary teachers. Meanwhile, rural regions are seeing a rapid rise in schools with fewer than 100 students, where staffing shortages make it difficult to offer a full curriculum. 2026-01-13 17:56:02 -
Ice fishing at day and light festival at dark at Hwacheon SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) -A small borderland county of some 20,000 residents readies itself each winter for a global influx of visitors, as Hwacheon opens its doors to the world-famous Ice Fishing Festival. The first glow appears on Seondeung Street, the gateway to Hwacheon-gun in Gangwon Province. Lined with some 27,000 handcrafted mountain-trout lanterns and LED lights, the street becomes a river of light at dusk. Each lantern is made of hanji, traditional Korean paper, painted with trout motifs and crafted over the past year by about 120 elderly residents from five local townships — a quiet collective effort that turns into a dazzling public spectacle. On Saturdays during the festival, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., traffic is halted and the Seondeung Street Festival takes over. K-pop cover dances, pop-up dance battles, DJ sets, magic, bubble and fire shows animate the street, while visitors drift between park-golf experiences, luck games, tarot readings and face painting. Seondeung Street lights up daily from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., continuing through Feb. 8 — a winter night market where handmade lanterns, local rhythms and cold mountain air welcome winter guests long after the sun goes down. 2026-01-13 17:07:20 -
POSCO raises $700 million in US dollar bond sale SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - POSCO, South Korea’s largest steelmaker, has completed its first U.S. dollar–denominated public bond sale of the year, becoming the first South Korean company to tap the global dollar bond market in 2026. The company said Tuesday that it raised $700 million through a two-part offering comprising $400 million of five-year notes and $300 million of 10-year notes. POSCO initially marketed the bonds at spreads of about 1.15 percentage points over U.S. Treasurys for the five-year tranche and 1.30 points for the 10-year notes. Strong demand during bookbuilding drew more than $6.6 billion in orders from over 180 institutional investors — more than nine times the deal size — allowing the company to tighten pricing. The final spreads narrowed by 0.4 percentage points to 0.75 points for the five-year notes and 0.90 points for the 10-year tranche. The offering came amid heightened geopolitical risks and volatility in global financial markets. POSCO conducted investor meetings in New York, Boston and London in November, followed by briefings for major investors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore in January, as it sought to build demand ahead of the transaction. Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings rate POSCO at Baa1 and A-, respectively, reflecting the company’s solid market position, POSCO said. POSCO said it plans to use the proceeds primarily to refinance existing debt. “Based on a stable financial structure, we will continue to maintain trust in the global financial markets,” a company official said. 2026-01-13 17:06:40 -
North Korea's UN envoy defends Russia's airstrikes on Ukraine as 'self-defense' SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - North Korea on Tuesday defended Russia's recent air strike on Ukraine as a "just exercise of the right to self-defense of a sovereign state," amid its deepening military ties with Moscow. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency, North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song attended an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting in New York following Russia's barrage of missile attacks on Ukraine last week. In a statement, Kim said, "I express serious concern and strongly denounce and reject the shameless acts of Ukraine which covered up its heinous terrorism against Russia and took issue with Russia over its legitimate measures against it." "The terrorist act targeting the absolute sovereignty of a country can never be justified, and retaliation of justice can never be demonized by any assertion," he added. Russia had earlier warned of retaliation, accusing Ukraine of carrying out drone attacks on President Vladimir Putin's residence late last year and on a civilian café and hotel in occupied Kherson early this month. 2026-01-13 17:04:53 -
South Korean, Japanese leaders stress closer cooperation amid turbulent times SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation amid a rapidly shifting international environment as the two met for talks in Japan on Tuesday. During their summit in Nara, Takaichi's hometown and Japan's ancient capital during the early imperial era, the two leaders stressed the strategic importance of bilateral relations and agreed to pursue a forward-looking relationship. Expressing delight at hosting the new year's first summit in her hometown as part of shuttle diplomacy between the two countries, Takaichi said Japan and South Korea should strengthen their relationship by "doing their part" while working together for regional stability. She added that last year's 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the neighboring countries showed the resilience of their relationship, and expressed hope to strengthen it further to "begin another 60 years." "Holding the summit in Japan's historic city of Nara is especially meaningful, as the area has long served as a hub of cultural exchange," Lee replied. "At a time when cooperation is more important than ever to navigate a turbulent international order, it is even more meaningful." At a joint press conference after the summit, Lee said the two countries agreed to "closely cooperate for the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula" and maintain joint efforts on North Korean issues. Lee also stressed that the three Northeast Asian countries - South Korea, China, and Japan - should "find common ground and communicate and cooperate as much as possible," in what appeared to be a reference to rising tensions between China and Japan following Takaichi's comments late last year, shortly after taking office, suggesting that Japan might intervene in a Taiwan contingency. South Korea and Japan also agreed to hold working-level meetings to identify the victims of an undersea coal mine in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, which collapsed in a catastrophic flooding disaster in 1942, killing 183 people, including 136 forced Korean laborers, whose remains were never recovered after the mine's tunnel was sealed. Lee described the progress as a "small but meaningful step forward" on historical issues. On Wednesday, Lee is scheduled to meet with South Korean expatriates before returning home. 2026-01-13 16:31:16 -
Trump's Taiwan chip 'big deal' reshapes foundry race, puts Korea in strategic bind SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - After extracting concessions from Japan and South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump is now pressing another semiconductor powerhouse — Taiwan — using trade leverage to pull advanced chip manufacturing onto U.S. soil. Under an emerging deal, Washington plans to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 percent from 20 percent in exchange for a major expansion of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s U.S. manufacturing footprint, according to a report by The New York Times. TSMC would commit to building at least five additional semiconductor facilities in the United States. The arrangement reflects Trump’s broader strategy of tying trade relief to domestic investment, particularly in industries deemed critical to national security. U.S. officials have indicated that companies expanding production in America could be exempted from potential national-security tariffs imposed under Section 232 of U.S. trade law. For TSMC, the deal would significantly accelerate its transformation of Arizona into a mega-cluster for advanced chips. The Taiwanese chipmaker is already operating one plant in the state and is completing a second scheduled to open in 2028, with more fabs planned for the late 2020s. The new commitment would lift TSMC’s total U.S. investment to an estimated $165 billion, covering advanced manufacturing, packaging facilities and research centers. Samsung Electronics, TSMC’s closest rival in contract chipmaking, has a smaller but expanding U.S. presence. The Korean tech giant operates two fabs in Austin, Texas, and is preparing to begin production at a new foundry in Taylor, Texas, where it has shifted its focus to next-generation two-nanometer technology. The Taylor site is designed to accommodate multiple fabs, though only one is currently nearing completion. The widening gap in U.S. capacity between the world’s two largest foundries comes at a sensitive moment for South Korea. The country’s semiconductor exports hit a record $173.4 billion last year, with shipments to the United States accounting for nearly one-fifth of the total amid surging demand for AI-server memory. Industry watchers say the Trump-TSMC deal could pull Korea’s chipmakers in opposing directions. On one hand, rising geopolitical and tariff risks surrounding Taiwan may prompt major U.S. customers to diversify supply chains, potentially benefiting Samsung’s foundry business as an alternative production base. On the other, TSMC’s push to build a fully integrated “all-in-U.S.” ecosystem — spanning manufacturing, advanced packaging and R&D — is expected to further lock in American customers, raising barriers for rivals seeking new contracts. The policy shift is also likely to intensify competition for investment dollars. If the U.S. manufacturing race accelerates, Korean chipmakers may need to significantly increase North American capital spending beyond current plans, adding pressure to cash flow at a time when the industry is already investing heavily in advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory for artificial-intelligence systems. For now, officials in Seoul are closely watching how Washington formalizes the deal — particularly the scope of tariff exemptions under Section 232 and how U.S. authorities define a qualifying “facility.” Those details could determine whether Trump’s Taiwan chip “big deal” becomes a catalyst for broader supply-chain diversification — or a turning point that further entrenches TSMC’s dominance on American soil, forcing Korea’s chip champions to rethink their long-term strategy. Kim Yang-paeng, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, said it was difficult to draw a direct line between Washington’s demands on Taiwan and their impact on South Korea, but warned of growing pressure on the global semiconductor ecosystem. “The fact that the U.S. is asking Taiwan to build more fabs does not necessarily mean the same demands will automatically apply to South Korea,” Kim said. “Korea already has broader industrial cooperation with the United States in areas such as shipbuilding and automobiles, which puts it in a different position from Taiwan.” Still, he cautioned that a rapid expansion of TSMC’s U.S. manufacturing capacity could exacerbate oversupply risks and accelerate the shift of global semiconductor production toward America. “If the U.S. increasingly becomes the center of chip manufacturing,” Kim said, “the room for Korea to expand its foundry business over the long term could narrow.” 2026-01-13 16:30:03 -
Much robotics hoopla at CES 2026 — too many bodies, too few brains SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - At CES 2026, robots flew men off their feet with perfectly timed jabs, flipped through synchronized somersaults and danced with algorithmic confidence. Behind the curtain, those same robots swung wildly into empty air — punches landing nowhere, movements jittery, as if they'd had one cocktail too many before the bout. A human operator stood nearby, joystick hidden behind his back, fingers doing the real work. Welcome to CES 2026, where physical AI was meant to unveil the next technological revolution — and instead delivered a high-budget remake of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. The Consumer Electronics Show has long outgrown its “consumer electronics” label. This year's theme, Innovators Show Up, put physical AI — the fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics — center stage. Nvidia's Jensen Huang, fresh off receiving the IEEE Medal of Honor, loomed over the event, his chips beating inside nearly every robot on display. And there were robots everywhere: humanoids boxing in rings, quadrupeds weaving through crowds with pamphlets strapped to their backs like mechanical huskies, machines serving drinks, greeting visitors, folding clothes. The Las Vegas Convention Center had become a metallic zoo. Strip away the spectacle, and the illusion thinned fast. Strings attached Chasing humanoid makers across the floor — mostly Chinese firms dominating this year's robotics scene — one question kept recurring: Are the processors yours? At AgiBot, confidence came first. “All in-house,” a representative said. Then the pause. “Well… Nvidia runs the main operations.” The same answer echoed at Unix AI, Galaxea Dynamics and Galbot. Chinese bodies, Western brains. That dependency, however, is only half the problem. The bigger gap is autonomy. Shenzhen-based Engine AI was refreshingly blunt. It came to CES looking for partners to supply the brains. The bodies, it said, were ready — capable of boxing, lifting, sorting. Someone just still had to pull the strings. Those Unitree robots throwing punches in the ring? Each was piloted in real time by a human. The Pinocchios of CES 2026 have yet to cut their strings. Grace of a granny, nerves of an alcoholic Some humanoids looked impressive on spec sheets. In person, less so. LG Electronics' CLOiD, sleek and futuristic in videos, shuffled across the floor like a grandmother approaching her walker, hands trembling, frame shuddering. The company described it as “robotic breathing.” In the low light of Central Hall, it felt more like an uncanny-valley horror prop. Galbot's G1 warehouse robot was busily moving plastic bins — until it slipped on one and toppled over. Wheels spun. Arms stayed limp. It seemed oddly content with its unscheduled break. Company staff rushed over mid-interview. Moments earlier, they'd explained how their robots were already “fully employed” in Chinese warehouses. Elsewhere, robots nudged into walls, froze mid-task, or stared blankly into space. The gulf between demo reels and floor reality was wide enough to park a Cybertruck. The missing middle This CES felt different in another way: the giants were mostly gone. Once-dominant mega booths had shrunk or vanished. Hisense and LG were exceptions. Zeroth Robotics, a Chinese startup founded just last year, commanded a striking footprint with a lineup of domestic robots — from a Wall-E-inspired cleaner to a tabletop companion. Samsung staged its presence elsewhere. Sony appeared only via its Honda joint venture. The show felt less like a global tech summit and more like a startup bazaar — AI cotton-candy machines, prototype gadgets, concepts destined never to scale. The question CES couldn't answer Large language models already run quietly through daily life. ChatGPT drafts emails. Claude summarizes meetings. Gemini answers questions — sometimes inventing facts with alarming confidence. The scripted chatbots of five years ago now feel prehistoric. Physical AI promises the next leap: giving those digital minds bodies. CES 2026 showed how far we still are. The robots that could talk stood stiff as mannequins. Realbotix's celebrity-faced androids boasted Gemini-powered dialogue — and barely moved. The robots that moved couldn't think. The ones that tried both ended up on the floor. A decade ago, synthetic fingers with individual motion were headline news. Progress since then has been real. But the final bridge — from programmed motion to autonomous judgment — remains unbuilt. CES 2026 asked a question it couldn't answer: Is the world ready for physical AI? Investment is flowing. Hardware is improving. But judging from the clankers in Las Vegas, we still have time before humanoids demand rights — or even manage to deliver a drink without spilling it. Elon Musk says his humanoid robots will outperform the world's best surgeons within three years. I wouldn't bet on it. *The author is AJP tech reporter who covered CES 2026 in Las Vegas. 2026-01-13 16:07:27 -
South Korea's Wemade brings new Mir game to China with localized features SEOUL, January 13 (AJP) - South Korean game developer Wemade has officially launched "Mir M," the latest title based on its long-running Mir franchise, in China. The game is available on Android, Apple’s iOS and PC platforms in China, the company said. Mir M is a modern reinterpretation of the world of “The Legend of Mir 2,” Wemade’s flagship title that gained widespread popularity in China in the early 2000s. The new release carries over hallmark elements of the original game, including signature items, eight-direction grid-based combat and a quarter-view perspective, designed to deliver a familiar Mir intellectual-property experience for Chinese players. At the same time, Wemade said it rebuilt core systems — such as combat mechanics and equipment progression — to reflect current market standards and the preferences of Chinese users. The game also introduces a user-participation operating model known as “Mir Partners,” under which selected players and creators can take part in community-building, promotion and content production. Participants will receive incentives and other benefits tied to their level of contribution, the company said. Wemade said the China launch is aimed at preserving the identity of the Mir franchise while offering a differentiated massively multiplayer online role-playing experience tailored to local demand. 2026-01-13 15:48:22