TC Activities Secretary-General of TCS LEE Hee-sup Delivers Remarks at Esports Championships East Asia 2024 Opening Ceremony
2024-11-01
On November 1, 2024, Secretary-General of the TCS LEE Hee-sup delivered a remarks at the Esports Championships East Asia (ECEA) 2024 in Chengdu, China, which is hosted by the China Culture & Entertainment Industry Association, the Korea e-Sports Association, and the Japan Esports Union.
LEE Hee-sup highlighted the recent designation of 2025–2026 as the “Years of Cultural Exchange” following the 9th Trilateral Summit, as well as key agreements from the Trilateral Culture Ministers’ Meeting, such as the 2024 Kyoto Declaration. He emphasized how esports has emerged as a vital bridge connecting young people from the three nations, fostering a positive and value-driven culture and creating new opportunities for global youth exchange.
The East Asia Esports Championship, launched by the three countries’ cultural ministries through the Trilateral Cultural Content Industry Forum, promotes esports industry cooperation and cultural exchange among youth. The 4th East Asia Esports Championship was held offline for the first time, with China as the host.