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What does SNK stand for in the company's original name?

  • Super Nintendo Kingdom

  • Shin Nihon Kikaku

  • Super Neo Knights

  • Super Ninja Kids

Answer

SNK originally stood for Shin Nihon Kikaku, which translates to "New Japan Project." The company was founded in 1978 by Eikichi Kawasaki and later shortened its name to SNK Corporation in 1986.
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