Korean players are coveted by teams around the world as they are considered to be mechanically talented. The term “Korean Overlords” is often coined around Twitter and Reddit, referring to how Korean players dominate the LoL scene.
The biggest hurdle in Korean players landing a spot in a Western team, however, is the language barrier. In a game like League of Legends, where 5 players are constantly communicating to play together as a team, a player’s communication and English skills and become as important as his in-game skills.
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