“MapleStory: Altering Gachapon Odds Results in Heavy Penalty of 11.6 Billion KRW in South Korea, Legislators Urge Taiwan to Impose Similar Strict Punishments”

In January 2024, the Korean Fair Trade Commission issued a hefty fine of 11.6 billion Korean won (approximately 275 million Taiwanese dollars) to NEXON Corporation for altering the probabilities of gacha systems in its popular games such as “MapleStory” and “Bubble Fighter,” with some item probabilities even reduced to zero. This move not only caused a stir in the gaming industry but also prompted legislators and regulatory agencies in Taiwan to reflect on whether the punishment measures in the country are sufficiently severe.