HUTECH discusses cooperation in Esports with Krafton delegation from Korea
- 02/02/2026
As esports continues to grow rapidly, the development of structured and systematic training plays an important role in enhancing professionalism and long-term sustainability in the field.
HUTECH discusses cooperation in Esports with Krafton delegation from the Republic of Korea
From this practical context, on 30 January, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) held a working session with a delegation from Krafton, a leading game publisher and developer in the Republic of Korea. The meeting opened up meaningful professional discussions related to Sports Management in general and Esports Management in particular.
During the session, HUTECH representatives introduced an overview of the University’s establishment, development orientation, and academic offerings, with a focus on disciplines closely linked to sports, technology, and the creative industries. On the partner side, Krafton shared key information about the company, which was founded in 2018 on the foundation of Bluehole Studio and is headquartered in Bundang, Seongnam, Republic of Korea. Krafton has built a strong global presence through its flagship title PUBG Battlegrounds.
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Both sides focused discussions on esports development trends, potential cooperation in human resource training, and key considerations when connecting academic environments with the game industry. Topics related to career orientation, professional skills, and ensuring that students maintain academic responsibility alongside practical experience attracted strong interest from both parties.
The two sides discussed esports trends, workforce training cooperation, and career orientation for students
HUTECH representatives emphasized the role of Sports Management within the University’s academic ecosystem and viewed esports as an emerging career field requiring the integration of management knowledge, communication, technology, and event organization skills. In a spirit of collaboration, HUTECH proposed several future directions, including the organization of thematic seminars, career orientation sessions for students, enterprise linked experiential activities, and student level esports tournaments aimed at building a practice oriented and well guided learning environment.
Following the meeting, the Krafton delegation toured HUTECH’s facilities
After the working session, the Krafton delegation visited HUTECH’s facilities, including institute learning areas, classrooms for the Sports Tourism course for Cohort 25, computer labs, gym facilities, and the central space of the Institute of Culture, Arts, and Sports.
News: Mỹ Lệ
Photo: Anh Khoa
Communication Center
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