Prime Minister Kim Minseok: "Game Industry Is Significant... Government Will Ease Regulations"

"It turns out that among leisure activities in our country, games account for the highest proportion, and the industry itself is also significant. I will make sure it becomes an even more enjoyable and meaningful field."

Prime Minister Kim Minseok (center) and Cho Younggi, Chairman of the Korea Game Industry Association (right), visited 'G-Star 2025' held at BEXCO in Busan on the 15th and took a commemorative photo at the Krafton booth in Exhibition Hall 1. Photo by Noh Kyungjo

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Prime Minister Kim Minseok visited "G-Star 2025" held at BEXCO in Busan on the 15th, toured Exhibition Hall 1, and stated, "There is much the government needs to do, including easing regulations, to help the game industry take root."

Kim said, "I couldn't make it last year, but coming here this year, I find myself drawn to games," and emphasized, "Not long ago, President Lee Jaemyung said, 'Games are not addictive substances.' We discussed this together, and I think it is very meaningful."

He also asked about the history of G-Star, its status in the global market, and what kinds of game shows exist in other countries. He added, "While there are large corporations in the game industry, there are also many smaller developers. I hope G-Star will continue to grow into an even more global event."

On this day, Kim visited the booths of NCSoft, Netmarble, the Korea Creative Content Agency Game Talent Center, Krafton, and Webzen, and enjoyed the event just like any other attendee.

Prime Minister Kim Minseok visited 'G-STAR 2025' held at BEXCO in Busan on the 15th and demonstrated 'Solo Leveling: Karma' at the Netmarble booth in Exhibition Hall 1. Photo by Noh Kyungjo

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He first visited the NCSoft booth, where he watched trailers for "Aion 2" and "Sindercity" in a dome-shaped panoramic theater. He then moved to the Netmarble booth and tried out the new game "Solo Leveling: Karma." Kim asked a Netmarble staff member about the combat system and was amazed by the different skills. After the demo, he smiled and said, "I think this suits me well."

At the Korea Creative Content Agency booth, he checked out various gaming devices designed for people with disabilities. At the Krafton booth, which was decorated like a theme park, Choi Hyunho, Head of Publishing Division 5, and other staff welcomed him. Choi explained the new title "Palworld Mobile." Afterwards, Kim watched a joint stage performance by Japanese cosplay models and took a commemorative photo while riding the carousel at the Webzen booth.

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