The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is launching a large-scale talent development project to address changes in the content industry brought about by the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. In partnership with the Korea Creative Content Agency, the initiative aims to ensure the sustainable growth of K-content by systematically nurturing future industry leaders. The program introduces new educational tracks tailored to generative AI and other emerging technologies, allowing applicants to choose courses that fit their career paths and schedules.
A total budget of KRW 43 billion will be invested to train over 3,400 professionals with expertise in technology convergence, specialized fields, and global market readiness. The newly launched ‘AI Specialized Content Academy’ will receive KRW 19.2 billion to train 1,200 AI specialists, including 900 entry-level creators, 100 experienced professionals, and 100 aspiring game industry workers. The Creative Talent Partnership Project, with a budget of KRW 9.7 billion, will provide intensive mentorship from top industry experts and select 300 young creators aged 19 to 34.
In the OTT broadcasting sector, Netflix will collaborate to offer specialized planning and post-production training for 1,000 professionals. The webtoon field will nurture 140 talents through PD and regional small-group creator courses, while 45 animation producers, 120 pop music industry experts, and 450 pop culture professionals will receive hands-on training tailored to industry needs. The content export talent program will select 100 new and current professionals from April to May, focusing on overseas market research and export marketing skills. Detailed recruitment guidelines and schedules are available on the KOCCA and EduKOCCA websites.
Im Seong-han, Director of Cultural Industry Policy at the Ministry, emphasized that providing growth opportunities for next-generation K-content leaders is key to the industry’s sustainable future. The Ministry plans to continue systematic, field-oriented support to help convergent talents become creative leaders on the global stage. This initiative is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of Korea’s content industry and expand its global reach, maximizing the capabilities of future professionals through interdisciplinary education.
This K-content talent development initiative accelerates the integration of AI technologies with the content industry, producing a large pool of professionals equipped with practical skills. The focus on generative AI and global market readiness is pivotal for enhancing Korea’s international competitiveness in content creation. By establishing a robust talent pipeline through government and industry collaboration, Korea is poised for sustainable growth and innovation in the global content landscape.