[BI] Korea’s internet addiction is getting worse, as teens spend up to 88 hours a week gaming

 

An up-an-comer of the esports world says he spends 88 hours per week playing video games. (Screenshot from Vice via Business Insider)

[BUSINESS INSIDER]

In a country where esports constitutes a national pasttime, the South Korean government is cracking down on teen addiction to video games.

Roughly one in 10 South Korean children between the ages of 10 and 19 are addicted to the internet, according to most recent government data via Reuters. In a new report, VICE estimates that number could be as high as 50%.

In an epic five-part documentary series, VICE reporter Matt Shea traveled to South Korea to dive into the glamorous and dark world of esports. There he learned that, while many of the country’s residents rally around online games like Starcraft and League of Legends, the government is less than thrilled.

At nicegametv, a Twitch-like video game broadcasting company based in South Korea, Shea met an unnamed future star of the esports world, who was recently scouted by a professional team. In an interview, the teenaged boy admitted to spending on average 88 hours per week playing video games.

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