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Flyff and Rappelz Launched in New Regions Tokyo, Japan – June 2, 2009 – Gala Inc. today announced that the open beta test for the Brazil service of Flyff, an online game developed by Seoul-based consolidated subsidiary Aeonsoft Inc was launched today June 2, 2009. The open beta test for the Thailand service of Rappelz, an online game developed by Seoul-based consolidated subsidiary nFlavor Corp., was also launched on the same date. 1. Size of Brazilian and Thai markets The number of broadband internet users in Brazil in 2007 was about 6.7 million, a 40% increase over 2006. While Thailand has only 913 thousand, the growth rate is about 870%. Number of broadband users and penetration rate, Brazil Number of broadband users and penetration rate, Thailand Gala Group games are experiencing dramatic growth in Germany and France, which have 19.6 million and 15.55 million broadband users respectively (growth rates are 31% and 22% respectively). As such, it can be said that the growth rate in Brazil and Thailand bode well for the success of these games. 2. Overview of Flyff Online Flyff is currently provided in Korea, Japan, the United States, Taiwan, Europe, Thailand, the Philippines, some South American countries including Chile, and China. Chilean publisher Inversiones y Servicios El Boldo, S.A. currently provides Flyff in Chile, Peru, Argentina, and other South American countries, but the Brazil service will be run by Gala-Net Inc., a consolidated subsidiary of Gala Inc. 3. Overview of Rappelz Rappelz is currently being in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong-Kong, China, Europe, Russia, the United States, and various Arabic-speaking countries. The Thailand service will be run by Funbox Co. Ltd., a company affiliated with Asiasoft Corp., the publisher that is providing Rappelz in Southeast Asia. Many promotions have been run in internet cafes and magazines, and users have been eagerly awaiting the launch. The service will be commercialized on June 9, 2009. Overview of Funbox Co. Ltd. Company name Funbox Co., Ltd. (affiliate company of Asiasoft Corp.) Website http://www.funbox.co.th Address 12A Floor, Lumpini Tower 1168/15, 17 Rama 4 Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand, 10120 CEO Lertchai Kanpai Establishment July 2004 Business domain Online games publishing 4. Future efforts The Gala Group will continue to license its games, especially Flyff and Rappelz, license superior games developed by outside developers, and expand both the development and publishing aspects of its online games business. Contact: Chie Suehiro Office of Group Management, Gala Inc. Address: Shibuya Prestage 3F, 3-12-22 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 150-0002 TEL: 03-5778-0324 (+81-3-5778-0324 from overseas) FAX: 03-5778-0340 (+81-3-5778-0340 from overseas) email: [email protected] Disclaimer: This summarized translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of any discrepancy with the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. .

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