TikTok is bringing a hands-on training program to Gwangju, aiming to help local creators and multichannel network (MCN) operators build businesses around its live streaming features.
The company announced on November 9 that it will run the 2026 Gwangju Content Korea Lab TikTok Live Creator Network Workshop together with the Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency, according to a report by Chosunbiz.
The initiative targets people who want to operate a TikTok Live agency, a model in which a company recruits, manages and supports creators who stream on the platform.
Who the Workshop Is For
The program is open to three groups based in Gwangju: content creators, MCN operators and prospective founders who are considering launching a live agency.
Organizers plan to select around 10 companies to take part. The stated goal is to strengthen the practical skills needed to run an agency and to support the growth of the region's content businesses.
What Participants Will Learn
The curriculum focuses on the day-to-day realities of running a TikTok Live agency. Topics include how the agency business works, how to manage creators, how to plan and operate content, and how to navigate platform policies.
Sessions will also cover the use of data in agency operations. By the end, participants are expected to have drafted an operating strategy and explored ways to commercialize their work.
Support That Continues After Training
Completing the workshop opens the door to further assistance. Graduates can be connected to a TikTok Korea Live partner contract and assigned a dedicated manager from the company.
TikTok says this follow-up is meant to help regional businesses build business models on a global platform while giving creators more structured support.
Schedule and How to Apply
The training will run in four sessions from November 26 through December 7 at the Gwangju CGI Center On-Air Station.
Applications are being accepted through the Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency's website until November 23.
Why It Matters for Regional Creator Businesses
Live streaming has become a significant revenue channel for creators, and agencies that help streamers grow and monetize are an important part of that ecosystem. Much of South Korea's creator industry, however, is concentrated in the Seoul area.
By partnering with a regional promotion agency, TikTok is building a pipeline of local partners outside the capital while giving smaller operators access to platform expertise. For founders in Gwangju, the program offers a relatively low-barrier way to test whether a live agency business could work for them.
Source: Chosunbiz
