Korea’s online gaming industry is taking up the lion’s share of the Asia-Pacific market. According to U.S. market intelligence provider IDC, Korea in 2005 accounted for more than 45 percent of the Asia-Pacific online game market, excluding Japan. This amounts to US$630 million.

Officials at the IDC attributed the rapid growth to the high broadband penetration and numerous internet cafes in Korea. They also noted the success of various Korean-made online games including the Lineage series. The IDC predicts that by 2010 Korea's online market will grow to $990 million in value.

Arirang News