The Jeonnam Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency (JICIA) has announced its key achievements for the 2025 Regional Game Industry Development Project.

Through this initiative, the supported local game firms generated a total revenue of 18.97 billion KRW, while creating 144 new jobs. Both figures exceeded their initial targets. The number of supported companies also increased, with 34 unique entities participating—a 13.3% increase from the previous year—while total revenue grew by 22.5%.

The Jeonnam Global Game Centre strengthened its overseas publisher and investor networks this year, with a focus on Japan and Southeast Asia. By supporting local game companies' participation in events such as the Tokyo Game Show and Thailand Game Show, as well as global IR demo days, the agency helped pave the way for local studios to enter international markets.

As a result, five export contracts were signed, with values reaching millions of dollars. NewSalt’s 'Spin Hero' secured a deal with a Thai publisher for a Southeast Asian rollout, while Superflux signed a major studio deal with a US firm for its blockchain-based gaming content.

In terms of content production support, the agency facilitated the development of over 20 titles through various schemes, including multi-year support, game enhancement, IP-based projects, and beta version development. The multi-year support model is particularly significant, as it has established a stable pipeline that carries a game from planning through to commercialization.

Talent cultivation and startup growth were also notable. A generative AI curriculum, conducted in partnership with Unity, saw 140 graduates, many of whom have since found employment at local game firms or launched their own ventures.

Lee In-yong, President of the agency, remarked, "This year’s results carry weight beyond just the numbers. It marks a turning point, providing the foundation for our local game studios to build their own competitive edge and venture into the global market."