Korea is perhaps a country like no other in the world right now in this respect. Probably is the only one country where computer games are treated so seriously. Korea is not only Samsung and Hyundai, it's also mecca of players. The greatest hits, the best games are made here, and this is where the biggest stars of this business born. Computer games are treated in Korea as a sport. Next taekwondo, games are the second the most important sport, followed with great verve by millions of Koreans. For the needs of the fans, special stadiums are built designed only for matches of computer games. They gather crowds in them. The most important events, tournaments, championships (for exemple: World Cyber Games) are accompanied by massive media interest. These events are organized by wile months. Anyway, the best players have the status of stars. They are idols of young and not only young Koreans. They earn considerable money. Of course, their success is often associated with much effort. But their trainers who often replace their families keep watch over their development and mental health.
Unfortunately, computer games have their other side of the coin. But more about this in the next post.
I thought they would rather be more into martial sports, like karate or aikido. But computer games are becoming more and more popular all over the world and their technical development may be a desicive factor. I've never played any computer game so it's all a dark magic to me ;)
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