Look, let's be honest about the future of web gaming—the Korea Mobile Game Association is hosting the '2026 Republic of Korea HTML5 Game Forum' on October 8, running from 2 PM to 6 PM at the MARU180 Event Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

The association designed this gathering to examine the expanding web-based gaming ecosystem alongside shifting HTML5 technologies and platform environments, while seeking fresh business opportunities between domestic game developers and global platforms. Amid rapid changes in game development, content creation, and operations driven by generative AI, the event will also dissect the changes and possibilities that combining HTML5 technology with new development environments brings to game production and global services.

Industry insiders from domestic and international HTML5 game platforms and companies—including Toss, CrazyGames, SUPERJOY, XOGAMES, and MUSTGAMES—are stepping up as speakers. During the first session, Hwang Ji-man, Head of Business Development at Toss, takes the stage to talk about HTML5 game platforms and the market landscape, introducing the HTML5 game ecosystem and fresh business potential from a platform operator's perspective.

Following that, the HTML5 game development and business session features CrazyGames Manager Lee Na-hee, SUPERJOY CEO Cho Han-kyeong, and XOGAMES CEO Yeom Eui-jun. Drawing on their hands-on experiences in developing and servicing HTML5 games domestically and globally, the speakers will share hard-earned insights regarding platform entry, global service strategies, and real-world business cases. In a special session, MUSTGAMES CEO Kang Baek-ju delivers a presentation focusing on the HTML5 gaming industry.

After the presentations, Korea Mobile Game Association President Hwang Sung-ik moderates a panel discussion. The panel brings together Hwang Ji-man, Lee Na-hee, Cho Han-kyeong, Yeom Eui-jun, and Kang Baek-ju to exchange views on HTML5 game market shifts, platform strategies, development environments, global market expansion, and future industry outlooks.

President Hwang Sung-ik stated, "HTML5 games hold fresh potential because they aren't tied down to specific platforms or devices, making it easier to deliver games directly to players." Hwang added, "We hope this forum serves as a space where domestic developers can check out changes in the HTML5 gaming market and global case studies firsthand to carve out new business opportunities."

Hwang further noted, "Given that platform operators, developers, and figures from domestic and international gaming companies are gathering in one place, we will build a networking stage that goes beyond simple information sharing and paves the way for actual collaboration and business."

The 2026 Republic of Korea HTML5 Game Forum welcomes game developers, publishers, platform enterprises, investment firms, industry stakeholders, and general attendees alike, completely free of charge. Participation requires prior registration. Once the forum wraps up, a networking party will kick off, giving HTML5 gaming industry insiders plenty of room to mingle freely.