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8 hours of gaming a day? No problem, say South Korean parents, as career in e-sports gains acceptance
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E-sports is hugely popular in South Korea, where top gamers command million-dollar salaries and have their own legion of fans.
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SEOUL – South Korean student Hong Jung-woo spends seven to eight hours a day gaming on his computer and going to bed only when he feels sleepy or tired – and it is with his father’s blessing.
That is because the 16-year-old is training to be a professional gamer and will transfer to a specialised e-sports high school in March to pursue his dream.
