National Disabled Students e-Festival Brings Together 1,600 Participants in a Celebration of Unity
Final Rounds of Esports and Information Competitions
Celebratory Performance by Ambassador DinDin
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency announced on September 14 that they jointly hosted the main and final rounds of the 'National Disabled Students e-Festival' together with the National Institute of Special Education and the Netmarble Cultural Foundation at Sono Calm Vivaldi Park in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, over two days starting from September 8.
On the first day of the 'National Disabled Students e-Festival' cultural event, singer and broadcaster DinDin is performing the closing show. / Photo by Korea Creative Content Agency
View original imageThis event is designed to broaden the digital capabilities and experiences of achievement for disabled students. Approximately 1,600 participants—including students who passed preliminary rounds in 17 cities and provinces nationwide between May and July, as well as their instructors and parents—took part. In total, 208 participants competed in 11 esports categories, and 191 competitors participated across 18 information competitions. Customized competition environments by type of disability, as well as support such as braille information terminals and sign language interpretation, were provided.
On the evening of the first day, the program featured a joint ballet and b-boying performance, magic show, and pop music concert. DinDin, the event's goodwill ambassador, took the stage as part of the celebration. Experience zones were also operated, allowing visitors to try out wearable assistive walking robots and AI autonomous wheelchairs.
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Kim Seongjun, Head of the Game New Technology Headquarters at Korea Creative Content Agency, stated, "It was a festival of unity where students could fully showcase the skills they have developed," and added, "We will strive to create an environment in which everyone can enjoy content without discrimination and realize their limitless potential."
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