IMARC Group has recently released a new research study titled “South Korea Mobile Gaming Market Report by Type (Action or Adventure, Casino, Sports and Role Playing, Strategy and Brain), Device Type (Smartphone, Smartwatch, PDA, Tablet, and Others), Platform (Android, iOS, and Others), Business Model (Freemium, Paid, Free, Paymium), and Region 2025-2033”, offers a detailed analysis of the market drivers, segmentation, growth opportunities, trends and competitive landscape to understand the current and future market scenarios.

South Korea Mobile Gaming Market Overview

The South Korea Mobile Gaming Market size reached USD 1,907.7 Million in 2024. IMARC Group projects growth to USD 3,481.4 Million by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 6.90% during the forecast period 2025-2033. Growth is driven primarily by the widespread use of smartphones offering immersive AR- and VR-enabled gaming experiences, alongside a rising population of tech-savvy individuals.

Study Assumption Years

  • Base Year: 2024
  • Historical Years: 2019-2024
  • Forecast Period: 2025-2033

South Korea Mobile Gaming Market Key Takeaways

  • Current Market Size: USD 1,907.7 Million as of 2024
  • CAGR: 6.90% from 2025 to 2033
  • Forecast Period: 2025-2033
  • The South Korea mobile gaming market features advanced gaming hardware components such as high-speed CPUs, dedicated GPUs, substantial RAM, and high-resolution displays.
  • The market includes various platforms and devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, PDAs, tablets, and others.
  • Games incorporate 2D and 3D graphics and support both live synchronous and turn-based asynchronous multiplayer modes.
  • Connectivity infrastructures such as infrared, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 4G facilitate seamless multiplayer gaming experiences.
  • Key segments analyzed include type (Action or Adventure, Casino, Sports and Role Playing, Strategy and Brain), device type, platform, and business model.

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Market Growth Factors

The South Korea mobile gaming market expansion is primarily driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones, which provide immersive real-world experiences enhanced by AR- and VR-enabled games. These technologies engage a growing demographic of tech-savvy users, stimulating demand and accelerating market growth projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.90% between 2025 and 2033.

Advanced mobile gaming hardware supports high-speed CPUs, dedicated GPUs, substantial RAM, and high-resolution displays, making the gaming experience seamless and engaging. Such technological enhancements underpin the diverse game offerings incorporating both 2D and 3D graphics.

Additionally, the availability of robust connectivity infrastructure—including infrared, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 4G—enables wireless multiplayer modes with live synchronous tournaments and turn-based asynchronous tournaments. This fosters a dynamic gaming community and broadens user engagement, further driving the market.

Market Segmentation

Type Insights:

  • Action or Adventure: Includes games characterized by dynamic gameplay involving exploration and combat.
  • Casino: Comprises gambling-type mobile games replicating casino experiences.
  • Sports and Role Playing: Covers games focused on sports simulations and role-playing scenarios.
  • Strategy and Brain: Encompasses games requiring strategic thinking and cognitive challenges.

Device Type Insights:

  • Smartphone: Primary handheld devices used for mobile gaming.
  • Smartwatch: Wearable devices that support gaming functionality.
  • PDA: Pocket personal computers capable of running mobile games.
  • Tablet: Larger screen portable devices facilitating gaming.
  • Others: Includes all other handheld electronic devices suitable for gaming.

Platform Insights:

  • Android: Mobile operating system platform for games.
  • iOS: Apple's mobile operating system platform.
  • Others: Refers to alternative or less common gaming platforms.

Business Model Insights:

  • Freemium: Games offered free with optional in-app purchases.
  • Paid: Games requiring upfront payment.
  • Free: Games completely free with no payment required.
  • Paymium: Games that combine upfront payment and in-app purchases.

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Regional Insights

The dominant regions covered in the South Korea mobile gaming market include the Seoul Capital Area, Yeongnam (Southeastern Region), Honam (Southwestern Region), Hoseo (Central Region), and others. The report does not provide specific regional market shares or CAGR values.

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