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Naver Webtoon Launches Regional Artist Support Program with First Offline Event in Busan
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Naver Webtoon Launches Regional Artist Support Program with First Offline Event in Busan

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Naver Webtoon launched its "Webtoon With" program to support regional artists outside the Seoul metropolitan area.
  • The first offline event, "Cookie Masters in the City," was held in Busan, aiming to foster exchange and creative activities.
  • The initiative provides opportunities for artists who typically have limited offline interaction.

Naver Webtoon is stepping up its support for artists outside South Korea's capital region with the launch of its "Webtoon With" creator support program. The initiative aims to foster exchange and creative activities among webtoon artists based in areas beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.

The program's first offline event, titled "Cookie Masters in the City," took place on June 21 at the Lavalse Hotel in Yeongdo-gu, Busan. This event was specifically designed to provide a platform for regional artists who often have fewer opportunities for in-person networking and collaboration compared to their counterparts in the capital.

Naver Webtoon stated that the "Webtoon With" program leverages the technological capabilities and services of Team Naver. By organizing such events, the company seeks to nurture local talent and strengthen the webtoon ecosystem across the country, ensuring that artists nationwide have access to resources and community support.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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