Twitch Shutting Down Business Operations in South Korea
Twitch has announced it will be shutting down its business operations in South Korea due to the high operational costs. The closure will impact the streaming community and the esports market in the country. Twitch plans to assist Korean streamers in finding new platforms and collaborate with competitors to support the transition. Major esports publishers will need to relocate and rebuild their platforms elsewhere. This decision showcases the challenges Twitch faces in specific markets and the resulting implications for both streamers and the wider esports industry.