The Korean Content Agency (KCA) held a meeting on July 9, led by new head Kim Yoon-ji, at the Global Game Hub Center to explore ways to enhance the competitiveness of small game companies.
Representatives from various game-related associations, including the Korea Game Industry Association, Korea Mobile Game Association, Korea Game Developers Association, Korea Artificial Intelligence Game Association, and the Game Culture Foundation, attended the meeting to discuss production support, overseas expansion, residency support, and investment connections.
Baek Soo-jung, CEO of Roadcomplet, stated, "Having joined in 2009 as part of Game Venture 4.0, we were able to grow our company and receive the 'Export Tower of 50 Million Dollars' award thanks to systematic support. We need support that allows small teams to develop intensively and try various approaches."
The KCA plans to improve its support system by incorporating feedback from the game industry to ensure the sustainable growth of K-game content and the expansion of K-culture.
After the meeting, Kim visited the Global Game Hub Center's virtual reality (VR) and mobile testbed facilities, engaging with representatives from resident companies to hear their support needs.
Kim Young-woong, CEO of Super Rabbit Games, remarked, "Small and startup game companies often struggle with securing investment or funding despite having the necessary technology and content competitiveness. We hope for expanded policy financing support, such as investment and loans, to allow companies to focus on stable development."
Kim also met with trainees from the Game Talent Center. Starting this year, the KCA has been operating a 'field-based youth internship program in the game sector' to connect industry and education for workforce development.
Kim Yoon-ji emphasized, "This meeting confirmed the need to diversify support methods beyond just production assistance. We will continue to strengthen the foundation for the growth of the game industry and maintain communication with the field."
This meeting marks the beginning of Kim's focus on field-centered initiatives. Upon taking office last month, she identified enhancing the value of content intellectual property (IP), strengthening export competitiveness, responding to technological changes such as artificial intelligence (AI), and supporting the growth of creators and companies as key tasks, promising ongoing communication with the industry.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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