HappyTuk CEO Min-young Yang received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the 11th Jang Bogo Hansang Awards on October 4. She was recognized for her contributions to launching more than 21 Korean games in Taiwan and establishing a proprietary gaming platform with 4.2 million members.
After overseeing overseas publishing operations at NCSOFT, Yang founded gaming service company HappyTuk in Taiwan in 2012. HappyTuk has introduced various Korean games to Taiwan, including Lost Ark, Closers, Audition, and The Great Merchant.
Based on its publishing and operations experience tailored to local users and market characteristics, HappyTuk built its own platform with 4.2 million members. In 2024, the company listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx).
Taking office as the 7th President of the Korean Association in Taiwan in 2026, Yang leads initiatives such as March 1st Independence Movement Day commemoration events and Korean youth exchange programs. As Chair of the Steering Committee at Taipei Korean School, she supports educational environment improvements while continuing executive and employee corporate social responsibility activities, including beach cleanups and clothing donations.
"It is deeply meaningful to have our time and effort pioneering overseas markets alongside Korean games recognized in such a significant way," said CEO Min-young Yang. "This outcome was only possible thanks to the developers who have created great content, the players who have loved it, and our staff who have worked tirelessly together over many years."
She added, "Moving forward, we will continue to leverage HappyTuk's unique experience and capabilities so that Korea's outstanding games and content can reach more players in Taiwan and global markets. We will also remain committed to serving as a bridge connecting industries and people between Korea and Taiwan, driving mutual growth."
Organized by the Jang Bogo Global Foundation and Wando County, the Jang Bogo Hansang Awards discover and honor overseas Korean business leaders who have expanded South Korea's economic and cultural reach abroad while contributing to the development of local Korean communities and cultivating Korean identity. The 11th edition honored six individuals active across six countries, including China, Brazil, the United States, Austria, Taiwan, and Japan, bringing the cumulative number of recipients since 2016 to 61 across 25 countries.
