14 DAY TRIAL // A South Korean politician wants to introduce a bill that will regulate video gaming as an addictive activity, in a manner similar to alcohol, drugs and gambling.
Kotaku has translated a report which suggests that the conservative member of Parliament, who was a medical professor before becoming a politician, already has the support of another 14 representatives.
The local video game industry has already reacted by saying that such new regulation will limit the growth of a market that’s already very important to the South Korean economy.
The country is seen as the home of the most skilled Starcraft players in the world, but there’s also a feeling that young South Koreans are spending too much time playing rather than studying or socializing.
Parliament has already considered bills that would introduce a full curfew for gaming for minors and would force players to take breaks when they are engaged in marathon sessions.