The Jeonnam Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency has officially wrapped up the first phase of its Jeonnam Virtual Convergence Innovation Professional Training program, celebrating the graduation of its initial cohort. Hosted at the Jeonnam Virtual Convergence Industry Innovation Center, this initiative aimed to supercharge workplace productivity by blending generative AI with virtual convergence technology.

Spanning 24 hours from July 21 to August 6, the first round took place at the Jeonnam Virtual Convergence Industry Innovation Center in Naju Innovation City. The curriculum covered a broad spectrum, ranging from introductory AI-based Vibe Coding and prompt engineering to building service prototypes via natural language instructions, automating repetitive tasks, and one-on-one technical mentoring. Participants leveraged cutting-edge infrastructure, such as Google AI Studio, to build professional portfolios, resulting in 28 successful graduates.

With the first phase in the books, the Agency is now opening registration for the second and third rounds from August 17 to August 24. These upcoming sessions will shift to the Jeonnam Contents Korea Lab in Suncheon, focusing on the practical application of generative AI in webtoon and animation production. The curriculum is designed to impart hands-on skills, covering everything from AI content planning and character IP development to the creation of short-form video content.

Lee In-yong, Head of the Jeonnam Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency, noted, "This first phase has shown local virtual convergence professionals the genuine potential for workplace innovation through generative AI." Lee In-yong added, "We remain committed to fostering experts who will elevate the competitiveness of Jeonnam’s virtual convergence industry by delivering practical, trend-focused programs in the upcoming second and third rounds."

This training program was supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City, and Naju City.