20. The Study on the Problem of Webboard-game's Daily Limit Regulation

Title(KR)

• 웹보드게임 1일 10만원규제한도의 문제점에 대한 연구

Title(ENG)

• The Study on the Problem of Webboard-game's Daily Limit Regulation

Keywords(KR)

• Game Regulation, Game Law, Web-Board Game, Game Development, Daily limit

Keywords(ENG)

• Game Regulation, Game Law, Web-Board Game, Game Development, Daily limit

Author

• Seung Hun Lee

Abstract(ENG)

In general, a wagering is deemed a form of gambling when it has the element of betting on properties. Also, any game that leads to financial loss or gain based on its outcome is also interpreted as a form of gambling. However, what if there is no loss or gain of profit in property? In Korea, this kind of non gambling game is widely called Web Board Game. In recent years, Korea’s game industry has become the new engine for economic growth and positioned itself as the symbol of a successful cultural content. However, despite all this, the popular media has accused game as the cause of gambling. And every year the government is coming out with new regulations that woule be seriously affecting the whole game industry and game developer's life. The most recent regulations are coming from Amendments of Game Industry Promotion Act's Implementing Ordinance in the year of 2013. This study examines and tests the Problem of "webboard-game's daily limit regulation" which is known as the most difficult for developers to materialize from these 2013 years amendments of regulations. And it shows the effectiveness and provides an alternative direction for game development.

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