Korea opens bids for Korean Game Museum operator and site
Applications run until January 18, 2027, and candidate sites need at least 1,652 square meters available free for 20 years or more.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency have opened a public recruitment for an operator and a candidate site for the Korean Game Museum (working title), according to digitaltoday.co.kr. Applications are accepted until January 18 next year.
Eligible applicants include non-profit corporations, local governments and local government-funded institutions with public project management and museum operation capability. Candidate sites must have a total floor area of at least 1,652 square meters and be available for free long-term use of 20 years or more.
An evaluation committee made up of museum, architecture and game industry experts will carry out a first written and presentation review, followed by a second on-site review. The selected institution will take part in basic planning research and surveys of artifacts and materials.
Briefing session scheduled for November 12
A business briefing session will be held on November 12 for institutions that pre-register by November 9.
Kim Yun-ji, director of the Korea Creative Content Agency, said participation from capable institutions and regions is expected.
Quick answers
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications for the operator and candidate site of the Korean Game Museum (working title) are accepted until January 18 next year.
What are the requirements for a candidate site?
A candidate site must have a total floor area of at least 1,652 square meters and be available for free long-term use of 20 years or more.
When is the business briefing session?
The briefing session will be held on November 12 for institutions that pre-register by November 9.