Exhibition base
City
Goyang
Goyang, South Korea, combines exhibition infrastructure at KINTEX with city-backed content-IP development for webtoons, broadcasting and games.
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Updated October 7, 2026Market snapshot
Content industries
Webtoons, broadcasting and games[2]
Local policy
A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.
TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication
Topic
Esports and games planning
Current position
On October 6, 2026, Goyang announced an approximately eight-month, KRW 80 million study for its 2027–2031 esports and games strategy, including demand and operating-feasibility assessments.[3]
Commercial implication
Facility proposals will be assessed through the study before the city determines scale, location and operating arrangements.
Verified Oct 7, 2026
Topic
Content-IP facilities
Current position
The IP Convergence Content Cluster in Daehwa-dong is under construction. Its planned facilities include exhibition and visitor-experience space, creation and R&D space, and business accommodation.[2]
Commercial implication
Content businesses can track future occupancy and programme announcements as construction proceeds.
Verified Oct 7, 2026
Market ecosystem
Venues and content infrastructure
An operating exhibition complex and a content-business facility under construction provide distinct parts of the city's infrastructure.
References3
- [1]KINTEX — Exhibition Hall Overview — KINTEX
- [2]고양시, 지식재산(IP)융복합 콘텐츠 협력 단지(클러스터) 착공…콘텐츠 산업 거점 조성 본격화 — Goyang City
- [3]고양시 'e스포츠 산업 육성' 5개년 기본계획 수립 — Yonhap News Agency
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