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Video Games in South Korea
Euromonitor International
August 2020

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HEADLINES
PRE-COVID-19 PERFORMANCE
In 2019, steady sales growth of video games are driven by mobile, static console games and VR/AR headsets
Strict regulations imposed on the gaming industry continue to stifle growth across 2019
The popularity of Lineage supports NCsoft Corp’s leading position in 2019, as players invest in E-sports and e-commerce drives sales
2020 AND BEYOND
COVID-19 impact
Affected products within video games
Recovery and opportunities
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Video Games by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 2 Sales of Video Games by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Video Games: % Value 2015-2019
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Video Games: % Value 2016-2019
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Video Games Hardware: % Value 2015-2019
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Video Games Hardware: % Value 2016-2019
Table 7 NBO Company Shares of Video Games Software: % Value 2015-2019
Table 8 Distribution of Video Games by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 9 Distribution of Video Games Hardware by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 10 Distribution of Video Games Software by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 11 Distribution of Video Games Software (Physical) by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 12 Distribution of Video Games Software (Digital) by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Video Games by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Video Games by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COVID-19 impact on toys and games
COVID-19 country impact
In 2019, the low fertility rate and growth of mobile games challenges the traditional toy landscape, as 5G technology allows players to launch VR headsets
NCsoft Corp retains its lead in 2019, as online and mobile options continue to compete against traditional toys and games
Positive growth is predicted for the forecast period, however low fertility rates will continue to challenge value sales for the industry
MARKET DATA
Table 15 Sales of Toys and Games by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 16 Sales of Toys and Games by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Toys and Games: % Value 2015-2019
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Toys and Games: % Value 2016-2019
Table 19 Distribution of Toys and Games by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Toys and Games by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Toys and Games by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
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