Taipei, Feb. 9 (CNA) The Chinese Taipei Esports Association (CTESA) and the South Korean e-Sports Associaiton (KeSPA) signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to push for sustainable development of the esports ecosystem.
According to CTESA, the sole authority for esports in Taiwan, both of the associations are members of the International Esports Federation (IEF) and the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF), so the two groups have set their sights on exchanges between the two countries’ gaming industries, as well as cooperation in education and talent cultivation.
The CTESA said the two associations will team up to hold gaming competitions, provide training courses for referees and coaches, and set common standards for industrial development.
The CTESA added that the MOU is aimed at boosting the competitive edge of the esports industries in Taiwan and South Korea, and raising their global visibility.
From 2022, esports will be included in the Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou, as an official event after it was introduced at the Asian Games for the first time in Jakarta in 2018 but as a demonstration sport only.
Kim Cheol-hak, secretary-general of the KeSPA, said his association has been set up for more than two decades on the back of full support from South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Commenting on the MOU, Kim said the partnership with the CTESA is expected to enhance the esports industry in Asia through efforts to push for education, standardize the games and map out development strategies.
In response, Chen Po-shou (陳柏壽), deputy head of the CTESA, noted that the gaming industry remains an emerging industry and needs more guidance, adding that his association has done a lot in the field of esports education.
Chen said the CTESA will learn from KeSPA in development of esports vocational alliances in Taiwan.
Taiwanese, South Korean groups sign MOU to develop esport ecosystem
