Korea is considered the birthplace of esports for a reason. From the earliest days of esports, Korea has been leading the way. And Korean players' dominance has hardly waned as esports has grown.
In Korea, gaming is a culture and a sport. In Seoul, Rioters take on a variety of marketing and business roles all with the goal of protecting the country's rich gaming culture and delivering the impactful gaming experiences to players in Korea.
In esports, Korean gamers have become global superstars after dominating on the world stage. Rioters in Korea make sure League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) runs smoothly and continues to be the competitive home of some of the best gamers in the world. In addition to esports, our Seoul office runs game services for all of Riot’s titles, works closely with PC bangs, and carries out cultural activities.
It’s important that Riot’s connection to Korea goes beyond the games themselves. Our Seoul office has led a project to support and protect Korean heritage. The program has run for over a decade as we protect cultural heritage sites, bring cultural properties back to Korea, and amplify the beauty of Hanbok. This project even saw Riot receive the first Presidential Citation award for a non-Korean company.
