'The Driving Force of K-Content is People' Strengthening Job Competencies in the US and Beyond

KOCCA's 'K-Content Industry Professionals Retraining Program'
'Content Step-Up', 'Content Apex' Underway

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency announced on the 28th that they will operate the 'K-Content Industry Professionals Re-education Program.' It is a platform to strengthen the job competencies of domestic content industry workers. Starting next month, the program will be divided into 'Content Step-Up' and 'Content Apex.'

The former is a practical workshop linked with leading domestic and international content companies and experts in various fields. Companies such as TikTok, Kakao Entertainment, Audioguy, and Disguise participate. The program covers themes that span the current and future content industry, including technologies like spatial audio (XR), virtual production (VP), artificial intelligence (AI), as well as intellectual property (IP), platforms, and ESG. Approximately fifteen participants per course will be selected to support their competitiveness in the global market.

The latter is an overseas training course that involves direct visits to global content production and distribution companies. It offers diverse experiences of the content industry ecosystem, including lectures by top executives in each field. This year’s destinations include the United States (Denver and Las Vegas) and Asia. A representative from the Korea Creative Content Agency stated, "We plan to deliver innovative content strategies and operational methods from each region and provide opportunities to expand global networks."

Separately, the Korea Creative Content Agency will hold 'Content Insight' for two days starting November 21. This year’s theme is 'Content Renaissance: The Great Convergence Era of IP, Technology, and Platforms.' It will be conducted as a large open seminar inviting domestic and international content masters.

Cho Hyun-rae, president of the Korea Creative Content Agency, said, "It is a place where practical know-how and insights are shared," adding, "We will strive to further enhance the competitiveness of K-Content through understanding global trends and exchanging expertise."