The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) are set to host a seminar for domestic agents under the Game Industry Promotion Act on July 10 at 2 PM, held at SpaceShare in Seoul.

This session was organised to move beyond simple one-on-one communication with individual game companies and their domestic representatives. It aims to provide a holistic overview and improve practical understanding of the domestic agent system, which is scheduled for full implementation in October 2025 following recent amendments to the Game Industry Promotion Act.

Under the law, overseas game businesses without a physical address or place of business in Korea must appoint a domestic agent if they meet specific statutory criteria, such as exceeding 1 trillion KRW in annual revenue or having a game with an average of over 1,000 daily installations.

The domestic agent acts on behalf of the overseas game entity, ensuring compliance with probability disclosure requirements for probability-based items, the maintenance of fair distribution standards, and the prevention of gambling-related content. Out of the 81 companies mandated to designate an agent, 80 have completed the process; the single remaining firm is currently undergoing an opinion-submission procedure before potential fines. An additional 24 companies, while not strictly required to do so, have also appointed domestic agents, bringing the total to 104.

During the meeting, the MCST and GRAC plan to provide detailed guidance on common compliance pitfalls and proper disclosure methods for probability-based items, specifically targeting overseas operators who might be less familiar with local regulations. The authorities also intend to listen to feedback from the attending agents to ensure the system functions smoothly in the real world.

An MCST policy official stated, "The domestic agent system was introduced to ensure that both local and overseas game companies faithfully adhere to our regulations," adding, "The Ministry remains committed to continuously improving this system to foster a sound and transparent gaming environment."