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Dplus KIA utilizes regional e-sports connections and cultural assets with Jongno-gu
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2023.09.20
Dplus KIA and Jongno-gu Sign Business Agreement for eSports Regional Origin and Cultural Heritage Activation Dplus KIA and Jongno-gu have signed a business agreement to collaborate on enhancing the eSports and gaming culture content in Jongno-gu and promoting the competitiveness of cultural heritage content within the region. Additionally, they have announced plans to cooperate on regional economic activation, addressing urban issues, and improving the quality of life for local residents. Jongno-gu, known as the 'heart of Seoul,' aims to utilize Dplus KIA's intellectual property (IP) in various projects to make cultural heritage and major cultural events within the area more accessible and familiar to the MZ generation, which forms a significant part of eSports fans. Dplus KIA, having become the first LCK team to qualify for the League of Legends World Championship for five consecutive years, plans to organize fan events utilizing Jongno-gu's major cultural heritage sites during the championship period. More details about these events will be announced soon. The agreement between Dplus KIA and Jongno-gu is not limited to short-term events but aims to establish a long-term cooperative relationship, including preparations for an eSports regional origin system. Jongno-gu plans to actively utilize eSports, centered around the IP of Dplus KIA, with its diverse eSports teams, to achieve advanced modernization by leveraging both tangible and intangible cultural assets in the region. The goal is to propel Jongno into a global entertainment city. Dplus KIA, in collaboration with Jongno-gu, will cooperate in hosting various events related to gaming, eSports, and cultural activities within the region. The team plans to expand offline interaction points where fans can participate, organizing events at various cultural heritage sites and cultural facilities in Jongno. Furthermore, to ensure healthy and enjoyable eSports consumption for Jongno residents, the team will conduct various community activities, including game literacy education and eSports career education. Jung Moon-heon, the Mayor of Jongno-gu, expressed, "Jongno is the heart of Seoul and represents the region. Dplus KIA is the team representing South Korean eSports. We will collaborate with Dplus KIA with an open, rational, and innovative approach. Especially, I wish for Dplus KIA's success in the League of Legends World Championship." Mr. Lee Jun-young, Vice President of Dplus KIA, stated, "We are delighted to enter into a business agreement with Jongno-gu, the heart of Seoul. We will prepare various activities for Dplus KIA's young and dynamic fans to visit Jongno, allowing them to experience the history and cultural heritage of the area more closely."
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