무료 슬롯사이트 Korea is celebrating its 20th anniversary. 무료 슬롯사이트's services have transformed the way Koreans work, and the company’s work culture shocked many Korean firms. At this time, 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea was not merely an importer of 무료 슬롯사이트's services; it also nurtured the digital ecosystem in Korea and often pioneered new services. This was evident in its proactive role in the local market.
In "무료 슬롯사이트 for Korea: 20 Years of 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea," we explore their influence over the past two decades.
Recently, 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea has been the target of ‘platform nationalism.’ Korean media has painted 무료 슬롯사이트 as somewhere between a ‘cool big tech’ and a ‘platform monster.’ The rise of generative AI around this period also threatened 무료 슬롯사이트's dominant position.
무료 슬롯사이트 Korea’s country director, Kyung Hoon Kim, who has navigated the company through this challenging period, spent time with Fortune Korea to review and reflect on the critical press coverage. The questions came from the current National Assembly's oversight committee members, civil society groups, and representatives from Korean content companies.
Kim describes himself as having a ‘strong tolerance for stress.’ He explains that even when things become challenging, "It usually gets easier after a good night’s sleep." If he's still feeling overwhelmed, he visits a prayer center, as reading the Bible is one of his hobbies. Among his employees, he's known as the ‘man of righteousness.’
Kim was appointed president of 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea in 2021 and has since appeared as a witness in back-to-back parliamentary audits in 2021 and 2022. These sessions called the ‘Platform National Audit,’ focused heavily on platform fairness.
The tone of lawmakers was harsh, and Kim was frequently interrupted during his testimony.
Before this interview, Kim reviewed the critical press. Questions were gathered from various groups, including current National Assembly members, civil society organizations, representatives of Korean content companies, and university developers from Pukyong National University's ATTI team, the first Korean team to win the 무료 슬롯사이트 Solution Challenge.
Q: 무료 슬롯사이트 seems to have lost its title as the ‘coolest big tech’ company.
As an employee, I understand the frustration, but from a leadership perspective, I believe 무료 슬롯사이트’s caution is justified. The stakes are high, and the impact of our services is immense. It’s okay to be a little late sometimes. By mid-2024, I believe the gap in generative AI services in 2023 had closed considerably.
Q: Has the reaction to ‘Gemini’ been different?
I think it highlights the power of being a first mover. The free version of Gemini has improved greatly, but few people know it. We need to improve our marketing. Recently, there has been some controversy (in February, Gemini faced backlash for producing overly racially and gender-diverse images), but now is the time to focus on enhancing our DNA—our product.
Q: Some argue that 무료 슬롯사이트’s monopoly status is the issue. How do you respond to claims of market disruption or unfair trade practices?
Android is an open platform that allows other app stores to operate, unlike platforms that don’t permit this. We didn’t make a wrong judgment considering existing business norms regarding forced payments. Even department stores have their payment systems and monitor vendor sales. Our commission rates weren’t excessive compared to the feature phone era, but we may not have fully understood the shifting public attitude.
Q: Is 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea unwilling or unable to collect reader sales?
When I hear such questions, I realize we need to work harder. 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea discloses its revenue for local business operations. However, for global businesses like 무료 슬롯사이트 Play and YouTube, much of the value is generated at the headquarters, and the system for collecting fees from the last-mile servers is in Singapore. Hence, tax accounting for these activities doesn’t fall under 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea.
Q: Domestic tech companies claim they face reverse discrimination due to higher taxes and network fees.
If they feel it’s unfair, it’s worth reflecting on whether they pay taxes in every country where they generate value. This is a matter of tax law. We're waiting for the OECD to establish a digital tax, and we will comply with any new regulations. However, it's unclear how Korean companies will fare under these new standards, so we shouldn’t rush to declare something ‘not in the national interest.’
Q: Why did 무료 슬롯사이트 decide not to offer the ‘real-time trending search queries’ feature in Korea?
There were many reasons for this decision. I understand it wasn’t launched in Korea because the country wasn’t socially ready. The product team made the final call, but 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea provided input on the service's pros and cons.
Q: Do you ever think, ‘Why would they ask that question when they know how things work?’
Partly, it’s our fault for not communicating better. I sometimes assume others know what I know.
Q: Is 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea’s structure different from that of the global organization?
무료 슬롯사이트’s most outstanding product isn’t its search engine; it’s the organization itself. The company thrives on decentralization and the delegation of authority. Even though 무료 슬롯사이트 Korea doesn’t oversee its own services or have much discretion, our mission is clear: to bring the best of global products to Korea and take the best of Korea to the world.
Q: Do you consider Korea a significant market?
We try to bring more Korean voices to the global team. Korea ranks in the top five markets for YouTube and 무료 슬롯사이트 Play, and we work to ensure Korean opinions are heard on key issues like in-app purchases. The products and policies we create through this process are then applied globally.
Q: Koreans often look inward when trying to find the cause of a problem. What do you think?
A: In the manufacturing industry, this made sense. There were trade barriers, and we had to make and ship physical products. But in the digital world, where everything is connected, we need to think more globally and holistically.
Yuwon Chun contributed to editing the English version of this article.