K-Content Report

In the game industry, AI technology is no longer a supporting tool but has become a core element that shapes gameplay and the overall player experience. In this environment, Korean game companies are seeking to expand into global markets based on their accumulated AI capabilities, laying the groundwork for Korea to emerge as a global hub for AI technology. 
This interview was conducted with Keunkyo Kim, Head of Global Business at NC AI. Under the theme “Beyond Game Engines: Advancing Toward K-AI,” the discussion explores the driving forces behind NC AI’s expansion into an industrial AI hub, the AI expertise accumulated through game development, and the future vision of K-AI. 
He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience across technology and business in the IT and AI sectors, having worked at SK Telecom and Apple, and later serving as Head of Brand Communications at Upstage, a leading Korean AI startup. 
Building on this background, he has overseen NC AI’s global business strategy since 2025, focusing on expanding the company’s technological capabilities into global markets.

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