The GameIn Foundation hosted the awards ceremony for the 2025 GameIn Foundation Contest on the 28th. The contest was organized by the GameIn Foundation, managed by the Korea Game Media Association, and supported by the Game Rating and Administration Committee.

The core theme was 'Korean Traditional Play Culture Utilizing AI,' inviting creative content that reimagines local traditions through the lens of artificial intelligence. A panel of 14 journalists from the Korea Game Media Association handled the judging process to select the winners.

A total of five works claimed prizes. The Grand Prize went to 'Ssangnyuk,' a game that reinterprets the ancient Baekje board game 'Ssangnyuk' by weaving in motifs from the folktale 'The Sun and Moon Siblings.'

The First Prize was awarded to 'Ganggangsullae,' an audio-visual piece based on the traditional circle dance, while the Excellence Prize went to 'HANPAN,' a video featuring modern teenagers selecting VR characters to engage in a high-stakes wrestling match.

The Encouragement Prizes were awarded to 'PLAY BEYOND, TRADITION,' a broadcast-style reinterpretation of traditional games as an esport, and 'Dokkaebi Night Yard,' an animated music video depicting mythical goblins enjoying folk games in a traditional hanok courtyard at night.

GameIn Foundation Chair Ina Jeong stated, "I am truly grateful for the fervent interest and participation in our traditional play culture. It feels especially significant as our traditional aesthetics are gaining global attention." Chair Ina Jeong added, "I hope that our traditional games, which lie at the heart of K-Culture, will be freshly interpreted and spread healthily through various technologies, including AI."

Korea Game Media Association President Lee Taek-su remarked, "It is a pleasure to be part of this meaningful event where the gaming and content industry meets AI technology to create infinite possibilities." President Lee Taek-su further noted, "This passion will serve as the bedrock for building a healthy gaming ecosystem."