The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Choi Hwi-young) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam's Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information (ABEI) to begin transferring South Korea's expertise in cultivating game industry talent. Beyond simple exchange, this agreement focuses on transplanting the operational methods and success of the Korea Creative Content Agency's (KOCCA) 'Game Talent Academy' to Vietnam.

KOCCA plans to share the Game Talent Academy's unique curriculum management expertise, game portfolios developed by students, and its high-quality instructor network.

Through this initiative, the ABEI, under the Vietnamese government, aims to systematically train local game professionals and strengthen the foundation of its domestic game industry by adopting Korea's advanced educational model.

Both countries intend to build a sustainable cooperative framework based on this partnership.

A ministry official is scheduled to visit VTC (Vietnam Telecommunication Corporation), a state-owned enterprise under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications, in May to discuss practical educational cooperation. VTC, through its subsidiary VTC Online, is a partner that propelled Korean games like 'Audition' and 'Crossfire' to the top of the Vietnamese market, and it possesses a deep understanding of the Korean game industry.

During the visit to VTC, the ministry official will hold working-level consultations to share the Game Talent Academy's educational program know-how and operational methods as a follow-up to the MOU. By working closely with local Vietnamese agencies, the ministry plans to establish detailed guidelines to ensure the Korean-style game education model is effectively implemented on the ground.

The ministry expects this cooperation to elevate the global standing of Korea's game talent development model while fostering active human exchange between young developers from both nations.

By participating in events such as the Korea-Vietnam Indie Game Seminar at 'Vietnam Gameverse 2026' in May, the ministry plans to strengthen networks between students and indie developers, supporting the Korean game education model as a strong bridgehead for expansion into the Southeast Asian market.

The ministry intends to continue promoting the expertise of South Korean game education worldwide and supporting local talent development, focusing its policy efforts on ensuring that Korean game companies can establish themselves in overseas markets within a favorable environment.

Meanwhile, the ministry will visit the 'Timezone' redemption arcade near Ho Chi Minh City to assess the state of Vietnam's arcade game industry. A representative from the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) specializing in prize-redemption games will accompany the inspection to examine the operational status of such arcades firsthand.