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The Korean gaming market is anticipated to reach US$20.98 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.21% during the period spanning 2022-2026. After the U.S., China, and Japan, it is the fourth largest market, accounting for more than 6% of the worldwide gaming industry in 2021.
The growth in the market has been driven by factors like rising smartphone penetration, rapid urbanization, rising gaming subscribers’ penetration rate, expansion of MMORPGs, cross-platform gaming coming to a reality, and surging youth population. The market is expected to face certain challenges such as side effects of excessive gaming and stringent government regulations. To overcome these challenges, the market would witness some key trends like metaverse in gaming industry, adoption of cloud gaming, E-sports, expansion of 5G, rise of cryptocurrency, and integration of board games in cafes.
The Korean gaming market can be segmented as follows: Mobile, PC and Consoles. Mobile held a larger share of the market in 2021. A wide variety of games is popular in Korea and this includes mobile games, PC computer games, and consoles. However, the most frequently accessed and enjoyed type of game in Korea is mobile games.
The Korean gaming market by export value increased at a CAGR of 9.19%. The Korean gaming market value by export category can be segmented as follows: Mobile, PC and Console. In 2021, the dominant share of the market was held by mobile segment.
Scope of the report
- The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Korean gaming market, segmented into Mobile, PC and Consoles.
- The market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analyzed in-depth.
- The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (Netmarble, Pearl Abyss, NCSoft, Nexon, Krafton, and Com2us Corporation) are also presented in detail.
Key Target Audience
- Game developers
- End Users (all age group)
- IT developers
- OTT Platforms
- Investment Banks
- Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities
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Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- Com2us Corporation
- Krafton
- NC Soft
- Netmarble
- Nexon Co.Ltd
- Pearl Abyss
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 90 |
| Published | May 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2026 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 16.49 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 20.98 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 6 |
