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Jeonbuk to Invest 38 Billion Won in K-Content Growth

Jeonbuk Province announces a 38 billion won investment to boost games, webtoons, and music. Learn the key term 문화콘텐츠.

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Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeonbuk Contents Convergence Promotion Agency have announced a massive 38 billion won investment plan for 2026. This initiative aims to drive the growth of the local cultural content industry across various sectors including gaming, webtoons, music, and film.

A major highlight of this year's policy is the designation of new 'Cultural Industry Promotion Zones' and the creation of a 200 billion won fund specifically for startups in the content sector. The province intends to expand the industrial ecosystem significantly by providing institutional support and financial incentives.

Previously, Jeonbuk has built essential infrastructure such as the Jeonbuk Global Game Center and Webtoon Campus. Last year, these efforts supported 97 companies, created 358 jobs, and helped achieve over 48 billion won in revenue for participating businesses.

The 2026 plan focuses on customized support for every stage of a company's life cycle. By leveraging special legal status, the province will offer tax exemptions and funding to attract high-potential companies to the region.

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To accelerate the 'Scale-up' of local businesses, Jeonbuk is establishing a 'Cultural Content Startup Support Fund' totaling 200 billion won over four years. The province will contribute 2 billion won this year, matching with government mother funds to quench the thirst for investment among local creators. This move is expected to be a powerful driver for attracting talented entrepreneurs to the area.

For early-stage creators, the 'Jeonbuk Contents Korea Lab' will receive 1 billion won to provide workspace, mentoring, and prototype production support. This ensures that those with just an idea can start a business without heavy financial burdens. Meanwhile, the 'Jeonbuk Contents Enterprise Support Center' will focus on marketing and market expansion for established startups.

The gaming sector is a specific priority, with 2.1 billion won allocated to the 'Jeonbuk Global Game Center.' This budget will fund game production, commercialization, and global market entry. Similarly, the webtoon industry, recognized as a source of 'Original IP' for dramas and movies, will see increased support for author residencies and marketing through the 'Jeonbuk Webtoon Campus.'

In the realm of music and film, the 'Redcon Music Creation Lab' will select six teams for album production and performance support. The 'K-POP Academy' will also continue, offering dance and vocal training to 20 teams of domestic and international students. Furthermore, the province is investing heavily in film infrastructure, including 16.2 billion won for the 'House of Independent Film' and 2 billion won for VFX post-production facilities.

By creating a 'one-stop' environment where planning, filming, and post-production can all happen within the region, Jeonbuk aims to become a hub for the 'K-Film' industry. Officials emphasized that cultural content is a future growth engine and they are committed to making it a new central axis for the regional economy.

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