KOCCA arrives to Comic Barcelona

44 Comic Barcelona will feature KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), a South Korean public institution dedicated to promoting the internationalization of creative content. KOCCA will have a special focus on webtoons, illustration, and digital storytelling.

To mark the occasion, KOCCA has organized a program of activities aimed at fostering connections between professionals from the Korean publishing sector and local creators. This program will create a space for exchange, learning, and international exposure.

Among the participating organizations is Kenaz, a renowned Korean company that specializes in webtoons and web novels. Kenaz will be represented by its vice president, Mr. Park Youngjun. Kenaz's program offers mentoring and portfolio reviews for Spanish creators and could lead to future international collaborations and professional opportunities.

Other leading companies from the Korean industry will participate as well, including Tooneed and DCC, which have a solid track record in developing and promoting digital content internationally.

KOCCA activities at 44 Comic Barcelona:

Friday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Webtoon Artist Debut Roadmap by Kenaz

• Venue: Comic Univers
• Description: The Korean publishing house Kenaz will present the Webtoon Academy project, which is aimed at helping new webtoon artists make their professional debut.

Friday, May 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Globalization of Webtoons and IP Expansion Strategies

• Venue: Comic Univers
• Description: KOCCA Spain will explain the origins of the webtoon, its evolution, success, and international expansion.
• Participants:
  • WooJae Lee (Kenaz)
  • SeokHwan Yoon (DCC)
  • Ms. Miyoung Byoun, Director of KOCCA