The Korea Game Law and Policy Society is set to host its 2026 Spring Academic Conference at the Seoul National University Business School, starting at 2 PM on May 15.

The event revolves around the theme of 'Development Strategies for the Game Industry as a National Strategic Sector,' aiming to dissect the legal, policy, and economic pathways required to elevate the industry's status and ensure its long-term viability.

In the first session, Professor Seong-min Jeon (Gachon University) will take the stage to discuss 'Strategizing the Game Industry as K-Content,' exploring how we can bolster national competitiveness through focused industrial direction.

The second session features Professor Hyung-gu Kang (Hanyang University) presenting on 'The Introduction of Stablecoins in Game Economic Systems.' He will tackle the complex implications of blockchain-based fintech and the regulatory hurdles it presents for in-game ecosystems.

For the third session, Professor Young-geun Choi (Sangmyung University) dives into 'The Operation of Fund of Funds and Vitalizing Venture Capital Investment in Games,' examining how public funds and private capital can better synergize to fuel industrial growth.

Following the presentations, a roundtable discussion and Q&A session will be moderated by Sung-ki Hwang, Chair of the Korea Game Policy Self-Regulation Organization (GSOK). The panel includes Lead Researcher Gu-min Kwon (Korea Creative Content Agency), Professor Eun-jung Shin (Baekseok University), Director Seung-hun Choi (Korea Association of Game Industry), and Professor Hye-ryeon Shin (Myongji University).

Byung-jun Yoo, the Society's President and a professor at Seoul National University, stated, "The game industry has outgrown its status as mere entertainment; it is now a core strategic pillar driving South Korea's global cultural and economic competitiveness." He added, "I hope this conference serves as a meaningful starting point for cross-disciplinary discussions on law, policy, and industry growth."

This conference is hosted by the Seoul National University Business School and sponsored by the Korea Association of Game Industry.