Amendment to Esports Act Proposed to Establish Dedicated Esports Organization
e스포츠 전담조직 만든다, 이스포츠법 개정안 발의
2025.08.07 16:45 UTC+9
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Representative Jeong Yeon-wook proposed an amendment to establish an Esports Promotion Foundation. The bill seeks to solve the lack of a dedicated organization for policy implementation. It aims to solidify Korea's position as a global leader in the esports industry through systematic support.

Representative Jeong Yeon-wook (People Power Party, Busan Suyeong) of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee put forward a motion on the 7th to amend the Act on the Promotion of Esports.
The core of this proposal is the establishment of an Esports Promotion Foundation, designed to enhance the execution of esports promotion policies and provide a systematic framework for nurturing the industry as a whole.
While existing legislation covers the responsibilities of central and local governments—such as basic planning, talent development, and tournament support—the industry has lacked a dedicated body to effectively implement these measures.
The amendment proposed by Representative Jeong calls for the creation of an Esports Promotion Foundation, a legal entity sanctioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This foundation would be tasked with: ▲ hosting esports tournaments and fostering international exchange ▲ training players and enhancing competitive performance ▲ nurturing and supporting esports organizations ▲ conducting research and surveys on the industry. It also includes provisions for the state to provide financial support for the foundation's operations within the limits of the budget.
Representative Jeong Yeon-wook stated, "Esports has evolved far beyond a simple game; it is now a global industry expanding the horizons of K-content." He further emphasized, "This amendment establishes the legal foundation for life-cycle support across the entire industry, serving as a crucial stepping stone for Korea to transition from being the 'birthplace of esports' to a true global leader."

국회 문화체육관광위원회 소속 정연욱 의원(국민의힘, 부산 수영)은 7일 이스포츠(전자스포츠) 진흥에 관한 법률 일부개정법률안을 대표 발의했다.
핵심은 e스포츠진흥재단을 설립해 e스포츠 진흥 정책의 실행력을 높이고, 산업 전반을 체계적으로 육성할 기반을 마련하는 것이다.
현행법은 국가 및 지방자치단체의 책무, 기본계획 수립, 전문인력 양성, 대회 지원 등에 대한 규정을 두고 있으나, 이를 실질적으로 수행할 전담 조직이 부재하다.
정 의원이 발의한 개정안은 문화체육관광부 인가를 받아 법인격을 갖춘 e스포츠진흥재단을 설립하고, 재단이 ▲e스포츠 대회 개최 및 국제교류 ▲선수 양성 및 경기력 향상 ▲e스포츠 단체 육성 및 지원 ▲e스포츠 산업 관련 조사·연구 등을 수행하도록 한다. 아울러 국가가 예산 범위 내에서 재단 사업과 운영을 재정적으로 지원할 수 있도록 규정했다.
정연욱 의원은 "e스포츠는 이제 단순한 게임을 넘어, K-콘텐츠의 외연을 확장하는 글로벌 산업으로 자리잡고 있다"며 "이번 개정안은 e스포츠 산업 전반에 대한 전주기적 지원의 법적 기반을 마련하는 것으로, 한국이 ‘e스포츠 종주국’을 넘어 ‘글로벌 리더’로 도약하는 데 중요한 디딤돌이 될 것"이라고 강조했다.
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