Korean gamers represent one of the world's most engaged gaming populations, defined by high platform diversity, strong esports culture, and deep digital integration. 54% of South Koreans reported playing PC/console games in the last 12 months, and 46% of game users are paying users, with an average ARPU of US$32 per mobile gamer. Gaming disorder prevalence in East Asia, the broader regional context, is estimated at around 10%, with male gamers significantly over-represented among at-risk players.
Platform Preference (Revenue Share)
- Mobile58%
- PC/Console31%
- Other platform preference (revenue share)11%