Nexon has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Seongnam Office of Education to foster local talent using its free block-coding platform, HelloMaple.

Under this partnership, Nexon will run digital education programmes for primary, middle, and high school students in the region, while the Seongnam Office of Education leverages its local school network to broaden student access.

As part of the initiative to boost local digital literacy, Nexon hosted a special lecture for Seongnam primary school parents on August 30 at the 1994 Hall in the Pangyo headquarters. The session featured insights from Professor Kim Kyung-il of Ajou University and the team behind HelloMaple.

Additionally, a 'Future Game Creator Experience with HelloMaple' programme is slated for the fourth quarter of this year, targeting 30 local primary students. This initiative, part of the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education’s out-of-school learning scheme, spans 10 sessions where students can build and showcase their own games, gaining hands-on experience in digital creation.

Nexon General Director Shin Min-seok stated, "It is highly meaningful to collaborate in Seongnam, where our headquarters reside, to help local residents develop their digital capabilities. We remain committed to expanding our educational programmes to nurture future digital talent."

Seongnam Office of Education Superintendent Han Yang-soo remarked, "This agreement is a crucial first step in expanding essential digital education opportunities within Seongnam. We will continue to seek out pathways that empower students to build the skills needed for the future society."

Officially launched last September, HelloMaple is a block-coding platform designed to teach foundational programming principles using the MapleStory IP. It is currently being utilised in classrooms and educational institutions across the country.