South Korea has a passionate poker community that has grown rapidly in recent years, fueled by widespread online gaming culture and a competitive national character. Korean players are increasingly competitive on the international circuit, and online poker is enormously popular.
About the Poker Scene
South Korean players have made major inroads at international poker tournaments in recent years
Seoul's poker community is active and growing, supported by a culture of competitive gaming
Korean players are particularly well-represented in online poker high-stakes formats
Kangwon Land casino near Seoul offers live poker in a spectacular mountain setting
Online poker continues to grow in popularity among South Korea's large and connected player base