now the popularity of South Korean music film TV shows games and animated content
is exploding around the world right now last year the industry's revenues topped
100 billion US dollars and that is almost on par with that of memory chips
which are the country's key export item an annual event was held in Seoul on
Tuesday to recognize those who have contributions to this huge success
hwang jeongyeon went to check out the korea content awards organized by the
Korea creative content agency and the Ministry of Culture this annual award
ceremony is dedicated to local content creators commemorating their
achievements and hard work in this year's event which marks its 10th
anniversary thirty-two people received awards in five categories including
cartoons animation excellence in broadcasting and performance in foreign
markets and among the people who received the presidential commendation
award the highest honor at the event two individuals were singled out for praise
for their contributions to overseas market expansion Kim Chung on the CEO of
game developer pop G which created the smash hit first-person shooter
battleground received the award for the game's remarkable export growth to
global markets it's a great honor to have been recognized that battleground a
game made in Korea is contributing to promote Korea's content industry
overseas since the games released last year the company has received critical
acclaim and a thriving player community has emerged all around the world with
more than 400 million players worldwide batter ground has set seven Guinness
World Records and won multiple Game Awards aside from Korean content
targeting adults children's entertainment company ping pong was also
awarded in recognition of its contribution in promoting Korean culture
abroad I've learned a lot of things from
watching children come together through pink foam first that Korean content can
meld into global platforms and second that content providers should take
responsibility for influencing young children ping pongs videos have been
among the most popular content on YouTube for children and their parents
accumulating over a billion and a half views worldwide with its content
available in six languages ping pongs YouTube channel has more than
13 million subscribers with more and more fans across the globe on the
lookout for new Korean content how you or K culture is picking up momentum
across a wide spectrum of industries consumed by everyone from young children
to adults and it is clear that the industry will continue to grow and hone
its global competitive edge through the passion and talent of creative
developers wonder 1 Arirang news
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