Seoul to host int'l streaming festival to promote collaboration, investment

▲ This image shows logos of various streaming service providers. (Yonhap)

▲ This image provided by the Ministry of Science and ICT on Aug. 13, 2025, shows a poster for the International Streaming Festival, which will kick off for a four-day run in the southeastern port city of Busan on Aug. 22. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Seoul to host int'l streaming festival to promote collaboration, investment

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry said Wednesday it will host an international festival aimed at promoting South Korea's streaming industry and attracting global investment in the sector.

The International Streaming Festival will kick off on Aug. 22 for a four-day run in the southeastern port city of Busan under the theme "Streaming What's Next," according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

The event, co-hosted with the Busan city government, will serve as a venue for exchanges among related businesses, including streaming service providers, content creators and artificial intelligence (AI) companies.

The government will also support local businesses' global expansion and efforts to attract foreign investment through the event, it added.

The science ministry added it has arranged various side events, including an award ceremony for over-the-top (OTT) content and artists.

"This year's event will become a stage for global exchange and collaboration among OTT operators, free ad-supported streaming television platforms, along with AI technology and content businesses," the ministry said in a release.

"We hope South Korean companies find new opportunities in the global market and share their innovative capabilities with the world to take another step forward," it added.

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