Chapter 338
Chapter 338
The ruling party was in shock.
Not too long ago, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was doing a nonsensical joke of sticking a knife in a non-profit game, so there was widespread dissatisfaction with the game regulations.
However, this time, the OTK Company and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family had a head-on conflict over this issue.
New Politics Party floor leader Jang Hyun-joon urgently convened lawmakers.
“What do you think Minister Shin Jeon-mi is thinking? The party is still stable.”
Representative Hong Hyun-woo said.
“It seems that the Blue House didn’t know either.”
“Then, is it a protrusion?”
“Yes. It is said that the official message sent to the entire game industry was conducted without consulting the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.”
Floor Leader Jang Hyun-joon clicked his tongue.
“No, why did you send an official letter that is not compulsory?”
Where would the leisure department be the only one sending useless official messages? The problem is that it somehow touched Jinhoo Kang.
In fact, game regulation has been a trend that has been passed down since the previous government. However, the current government is only strengthening it.
The lawmakers first reviewed the ‘Request for Cooperation in Online Game Self-Regulation’ sent by the Ministry of Leisure. Then I couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
“Prohibition of discrimination against women in games, ban on stereotypes of gender roles between female and male characters, ban on sexual objectification of female characters, ban on uniform appearance of female characters… … No, what kind of game character’s appearance are you making a fuss about? What kind of 5 ball era is it now? Who made this memo?”
Rep. Jang Jang-ja, who was well aware of the situation in the leisure department, answered.
“It is said that it was produced with advice from the Gender Equality Promotion Agency, an organization under the Ministry of Leisure.”
“What does that have to do with the game?”
“I’m fine too… … .”
Floor Leader Jang Hyun-joon said he seemed frustrated.
“The game that OTK Games will release… … What was that?”
“Lost Fantasy Online.”
“Anyway, is Kang Jin-hoo doing this for fear of regulating it?”
Lim Byung-guk said.
“It is said that the vice-president came directly to this matter, not the CEO Kang Jin-hoo.”
“Oh Taek-gyu, Vice President? Isn’t the cultural industry in charge of CEO Park Sang-yeop of K Company?”
“CEO Park Sang-yeop is from the entertainment industry. All subcultures, including the game, are managed by the vice president. The investment in OTK Games and the establishment of the OTK Award are all known as the decisions of the vice president.”
He has a constituency in Pangyo, where game companies are clustered, and he has the best understanding of the game industry within the party. And now he is the secretary of the Moon Kwang-wi.
As a first-time member of the council, it would not have been the subject of attention normally, but now it is different. Everyone looked at him, as most of the lawmakers were ignorant of the game.
“The problem seems to be the game addiction treatment law that has been proposed to the National Assembly, rather than the official document.”
Representative Hong Hyun-woo said.
“What’s wrong with treating gaming addiction?”
“Words are the cure for game addiction, and, in fact, the game regulation law. For addiction treatment, it is the easiest way to get rid of the cause of poisoning. However, the situation in the game industry is not very good right now. Chinese game companies that have grown in size are accelerating their entry into the Korean market, and Japanese games, which were centered on console games, are expanding online and mobile. Lost Fantasy M and Online are representative. After all, Korean games are like sandwiches on both sides. In this situation, if only Korea strengthens regulations, it will be like only foreign game companies do good things.”
Rep. Lim Byung-guk conveyed the difficult situation of the game industry, but the lawmakers did not have much interest in it.
“So what do you think OTK Company will do?”
“In Korea, the five major game companies are more influential than OTK Games. They said they would create an association and self-regulate, so it would be good to watch.”
“Then what about the bill?”
“You have to oppose it. First of all, this is absurd. If these regulations are applied to American game companies as they are, will President Ronald stand still? Considering the equity with other cultural industries, this law should never be passed.”
Rep. Park Chang-soo said cautiously.
“But the law has strong parental support.”
If you oppose it as a party argument, you will be severely criticized for saying, ‘Are you going to take responsibility if my child’s grades drop?’ If you look at the game industry vote or the parent vote, the latter is overwhelmingly large.
“Before the situation escalates, please stop Minister Shin Min-mi. Is there anyone out there to stop me?”
At that word, the lawmakers just coughed in vain and turned their heads all at once. It was an honest feeling that everyone did not want to get involved in this matter.
* * *
I watched the announcement of the Minister of Gender Equality and Family on TV.
The presentation was much stronger than expected. Minister Shin Shin-mi did not hide her angry expression and voice.
Well, that’s it… … .
“But what does this have to do with violating gender equality?”
Taek-gyu said it was natural.
“I did not know? If you oppose the policy of the Ministry of Leisure, you are undermining gender equality.”
“Ah… … .”
Was it like that?
It sounds like it will be a difficult fight just by hearing these words. I didn’t get involved in this fight in the first place. But as long as Oh Taek-gyu has decided, there is nothing he can do.
The pros and cons are already hot on the internet.
Some support OTK Company, while others support the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. On the Internet, liberals and conservatives usually fight side by side, but this time it was a little different.
Netizens are against the game regulation, both liberal and conservative, and parents are in favor.
Other than that, there was definitely one effect. That’s what brought this problem to the surface.
“Originally, people who play games have no interest in anything other than games. The Horde is busy beating the Alliance, and the Alliance is busy beating the Horde.”
The shutdown system does not apply to most adult gamers anyway. Rather, there were some users who said it was good because there were no minors after 12 o’clock. If it doesn’t work, just skip to a foreign game and that’s it.
However, with this incident, game regulation emerged as a social issue, and the media focused on articles.
Most of the articles only highlight the bad side of the game, though.
From a business standpoint, fighting with government agencies is something you want to avoid. Because it has administrative authority over there.
However, you can’t just stand still.
As it was confirmed that the leisure department would not back down, we checked the available cards.
* * *
From the very beginning of her tenure, the U.S. Secretary of State for Leisure and Leisure was clearly aware of her role and responsibilities. It was to improve women’s rights and interests and protect youth.
Advertising, music, movies, dramas, novels, cartoons, etc. There are many harmful contents that adversely affect youth, but among them, games were the biggest problem.
Trading card games have a strong meandering ability to draw cards, and sports games encourage competition. In FPS, you shoot each other with a gun, and in RPG, you take a knife or an ax and hit your opponent to death. The more enemies you kill, the higher your level and the stronger you become.
The main characters of the game are mostly male, and all female characters are sexy and pretty. In some games, a number of young female characters called Lori also appeared.
There is even a game called Miyeonshi, where multiple female characters appear and seduce them!
She has been arguing that the subjugation law should be applied more strictly to animation than to live-action films featuring people, and the same goes for games.
Violence, sensationalism, speculative, addictive, gender discrimination, misogyny, etc. The game was a total mess. Therefore, it was absolutely necessary to correct these games and block the access of young people.
It was natural for the game industry to pay the cost to solve the problems caused by this.
Now, if only the bill is passed, all problems will be solved. Suddenly, at this point, OTK Company came forward and announced that it would gather game companies and create a self-regulation plan.
In addition, he met the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vice-Minister in succession along with the officials, and contacted lawmakers belonging to Moon Kwang-wi.
This meant that the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family would discuss game regulation issues separately.
We cannot stand still and watch this situation.
The politicians shrugged as if struck by lightning, but Minister Shin Shin-mi openly criticized the OTK Company.
After her presentation, a ministerial meeting was held. The meeting held in private was actually a place to persuade Minister Shin Min-mi.
Games are a cultural industry and an IT industry. It also plays a role in creating jobs and earning foreign currency.
Therefore, the interests of most ministries such as the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare are intertwined.
Ministries in favor of regulation have also turned to the position of reviewing the industry’s self-regulation proposal until it comes out.
Deputy Prime Minister Han Myung-guk said.
“How about the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to take charge of this issue in the future? I heard that the game industry also wants to talk to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to solve the problem.”
However, Secretary Shin made it clear that she would never give up her regulatory authority.
“This is the responsibility of the Ministry of Recreation. The Ministry of Recreation will take care of it.”
In the end, the persuasion was unsuccessful.
* * *
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has decided to hold a “debate on the healthy use of internet games for adolescents and the healing of game addiction” hosted by the Minister at the government complex in Seoul.
Affiliated organizations such as the Youth Protection Management Agency, the Home Health Promotion Agency, and the Gender Equality Promotion Agency will participate, and various groups such as parent groups, religious groups, and youth health national solidarity will participate in free discussion.
However, as you can see from the faces of the participants, it was correct to view it as a publicity meeting to inform the participants about the dangers of game addiction and the need for regulation, only the name of the discussion forum.
This can be seen from the fact that the meeting itself is held privately, but the minutes of the meeting are made public. It will come to the conclusion that we have to regulate games and collect money from game companies anyway.
In the game industry, there was talk about whether or not to hold an event or a discussion forum to promote the merits of games in order to respond.
Then, suddenly, an unexpected article appeared.
[(Breaking News) Debate hosted by the Minister of Leisure. OTK Company revealed its intention to participate][CEO Kang Jin-hoo, are you attending in person?][Scheduled to convey the position of the game industry][Secretary Jeon-mi Shin, it does not matter whoever attends[Ministry of Gender Equality and Family accepted OTK Company participation request. Due to full capacity, no more attendance is allowed… … ]When I saw the article, I was surprised.
“Who said you were going to participate?”
Taehyung said proudly.
“I.”
“Are you going directly to the discussion forum?”
“Huh. I applied for two people, so you are going too.”
I was perplexed.
“Why me?”
“I’m scared of that woman.”
“I’m scared too!”
The opponent is the Minister of Gender Equality and Family. I think it would be more convenient to fight against the president.
Anyway, if you let him go alone, you never know what he’ll do. Someone has to go and dry it.
For several hours before going to the discussion forum, I was instilled in Taek-gyu with the education and ideas that games are right. After completing the various tests, Taek-gyu patted my shoulder and said:
“My friend. Now, the fate of the Korean game world depends on you. don’t forget If Korean games fail, it’s all because of you.
“… … Why is that for me?”
“Come into the debate with that determination. okay?”
“Okay.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)
I don’t know what kind of trouble this is because I met the wrong friend
* * *
Game sites such as Lulu Web were outraged.
-I think I’m going to cry right now.
-Are you going to walk into the enemy camp alone after the earthquake?
– This time, the deputy representative is also going.
-What? Really? Finally, does the main character not hide his power?
-Dangerous! do not go! Logic can’t beat illogical!
-cool! I’m sorry for blaming you for being a speculator. I’m cheering for you this time!
-OTK Company VS Ministry of Gender Equality and Family!
– Hey! This is truly the greatest match of the century!
– The loser should put everything down neatly and retire from politics or business.
– Standing up for fun. Can’t it be broadcast live in real time?
-Fighting Minister Shin Jeon-mi!
-go! Go and launch the Gamebolg of Justice that will destroy the game rules!
-Isn’t that a gaybolg?
-Gungnir is more destructive than Gaybolg.
-Jukchang is the best! Everyone is equal in front of the bamboo spear! One room for you, one room for me!
-Everyone! Can’t we just stand still like this? Let’s go and cheer too!
-good idea! Let’s show the power of gamers!
– It’s no use. we won’t be
– Even people who play the same game fight in different races, can’t they unite?
-If unity had been possible, the leisure department wouldn’t have played the game like this.
– It’s hard to get out of the house. You have to play at that time.
-It’s still cold. What if I catch a cold? There is a lot of fine dust these days. It’s too dangerous outside the blanket
– It would be nice if there were one or ten people together.
Several groups in favor of game regulation decided to hold a large-scale rally in front of the government complex in Seoul. Gamers, on the other hand, didn’t even think about going out.
But the day before the discussion.
OTK Games Korea and five major game companies decided to hold an event to distribute limited edition character costumes for each online game. It’s not about giving out actual clothes, it’s about giving out registration coupons that characters in the game can wear.
Those who didn’t know much about the game laughed at who would come out to get it.
But on that day, gamers flocked to the front of the government complex in Seoul like a cloud. Even the cold and fine dust could not stop them.
