China winning in gaming race as South Korea stumbles on policy


Widening gap: Video game developers work at a studio in Seongnam. South Korea’s overseas game sales have dipped since 2022 to post US$8.4bil in 2023 and US$8.5bil in 2024. — AFP

SEOUL: China’s ascent in the global gaming industry is no longer a projection but a reality reshaping competitive dynamics across markets worldwide, where South Korean developers once held an edge.

From sheer market size to global export strength, Chinese game companies are rapidly consolidating influence while South Korean firms find themselves battling not only foreign competition, but also a domestic regulatory environment many argue has yet to fully evolve in line with industry-leading standards.

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