Five Games Including League of Legends and FC Online Featured in National Tournament
Champion Municipality to Receive Presidential Award at Annual Esports Showdown
The Presidential Amateur Esports Championships, Korea's premier national tournament for amateur players, commenced on the 16th at Jecheon Gymnasium in Chungcheongbuk-do. Now in its 17th year, the event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the city of Jecheon in collaboration with the Korea e-Sports Association.
Teams representing 16 cities and provinces from across the nation are competing in five games: League of Legends, FC Online, Eternal Return, Brawl Stars, and Street Fighter. The tournament will run through the 17th, with teams battling for supremacy to be crowned the nation’s top amateur esports squad.
The local government securing the overall championship will receive the prestigious Presidential Award, while first-place winners in each individual game will be honored with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award. Additional commendations will go to exemplary local governments demonstrating outstanding contributions to esports.
Alongside the main competition, a vibrant festival atmosphere prevails at the venue, featuring various side events including arcade and board games, indie games showcases, the SK Telecom AI Playground, and an esports experience zone. Entry to all events is free, and fans can also watch live broadcasts online via Naver Chzzzik, SOOP, and YouTube.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism stated, “Since 2009, our annual championship has aimed to foster a thriving ecosystem for amateur esports athletes nationwide.”
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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