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Netmarble Cultural Foundation concludes 2026 e-Festival for students with disabilities

The Netmarble Cultural Foundation has successfully concluded the ‘2026 National e-Festival for Students with Disabilities’. Held on September 8 and 9 at Vivaldi Park Sono Calm in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, the event was co-hosted with the National Institute of Special Education and the Korea Creative Content Agency, with support from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The festival followed regional qualifiers held between May and July, which saw approximately 3,000 participants. The final event hosted around 1,600 participants, including students from special schools and classes, teachers, and parents. The competition featured a total of 29 categories, consisting of 11 e-sports titles—such as ‘Magu Magu Remaster’ and ‘Everybody’s Marble’—and 18 information technology competition categories.

Twenty-nine winning teams received prestigious honors, including awards from the Minister of Education and the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Beyond the competitions, the festival included various cultural programs such as magic shows, quiz shows, and hip-hop stages to provide diverse experiences for families and spectators.

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Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism · Ministry of Education · Netmarble Cultural Foundation