Korean "Big ocean entertainment" is interested in cooperation with Kazakhstan

Today, on May 26, the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Umarov met with the Chairman of the Board of the Korean company "Big ocean entertainment" Hwang Dong Seob. 

«Big ocean Entertainment» is the largest producer of TV series, movies and music content. The company also produces entertainment shows. 

During the conversation, the Minister briefly acquainted the guests with the activities of the department, and also noted that Kazakhstan and Korea continue to build friendly relations, which this year marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. 

The sphere of animation is developing in Kazakhstan, in particular the production of animated cartoons for children. In this regard, the Korean side was invited to study Kazakhstan's experience; to consider the possibility of exchanging experience in the production of animated content and TV series; as well as to participate in professional development of specialists and organization of master classes in an Animation School for children. 

Creative Director of the TV and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan Nurlan Koyanbayev also took part in the meeting. He expressed gratitude to the department for organizing this bilateral meeting; and noted the importance of implementing joint TV projects with the Korean side. 

In turn, Hwang Dong Seob noted the interest of «Big ocean Entertainment» in creating a remake of one of the popular South Korean dramas in Kazakhstan and joint filming of a youth series in Kazakhstan. 

Thus, Minister A.Umarov expressed interest in gaining the experience of the Republic of Korea in the development of the creative economy and cooperation in this area. 

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their intentions to strengthen mutually beneficial relations.