South Korea Mobile Gaming Market Overview
Market Statistics
Base Year: 2024
Historical Years: 2019-2024
Forecast Years: 2025-2033
Market Size in 2024: USD 1,907.7 Million
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 3,481.4 Million
Market Growth Rate: 6.90% (2025-2033)
South Korea’s mobile gaming sector is booming, driven by innovative game development and widespread smartphone adoption. Strong digital infrastructure and creative content fuel promising market growth. According to the latest report by IMARC Group, south korea mobile gaming market size reached USD 1,907.7 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3,481.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.90% during 2025-2033.
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South Korea Mobile Gaming Industry Trends and Drivers:
The mobile gaming market in South Korea is expanding, based on high smartphone penetration and a gaming culture. Essentially, the global popularity of Korean games in conjunction with 5G networks create seamless gameplay and pull players into games. In addition, esports and competitive gaming events unify millions, creating a solid gaming community. These new games continuously engage players with compelling graphics and experiences. There are major companies in this market with Netmarble and NCsoft, who continually dream up new ways for players to consume games and multi-player experiences through various modes (e.g., Battle Royale, RPG, etc).
Furthermore, in-app purchases and subscription options (often bundled with gaming) create another revenue source that attracts audiences that "do their homework" while engaging with other forms of tech. In short, government sponsorship of gaming and tech infrastructure foster growth in the market. Also, the creation of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) driven customized experiences create an enhanced gaming experience, promoting further adoption. Consequently, the growth of youth in South Korea and growing disposable income for that class leads to increased consumption of mobile gaming options. Finally, partnership with international platforms and cross-industry partnerships (e.g., K-Pop and various forms of entertainment) create a larger audience for the games market. Overall, the market will continue to grow through technology and cultural influences and has a sustainable ecosystem that continues to innovate and influence on an unprecedented and global scale within a digital culture.
South Korea Mobile Gaming Industry Segmentation:
The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of the segments, highlighting those with the largest south korea mobile gaming market share. It includes forecasts for the period 2025-2033 and historical data from 2019-2024 for the following segments.
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Type Insights:
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- Action or Adventure
- Casino
- Sports and Role Playing
- Strategy and Brain
Device Type Insights:
- Smartphone
- Smartwatch
- PDA
- Tablet
- Others
Platform Insights:
- Android
- iOS
- Others
Business Model Insights:
- Freemium
- Paid
- Free
- Paymium
Country Insights:
- Seoul Capital Area
- Yeongnam (Southeastern Region)
- Honam (Southwestern Region)
- Hoseo (Central Region)
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Additionally, the report features detailed profiles of all major companies in the south korea mobile gaming industry.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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