[s]korea[/s]A few days ago, Brian Lee wrote an article called "Taking on Korea's top gamers". It is an article backed up by a heavy effort put into research, facts and interviews. Brian disscusses and reveals information about the top leagues in Korea, the reason for the popularity of the game and the difficulties of being a foreign pro gamer in Starcraft. He talked to Guillaume "Grrr" Patry who said "One would have to win in major tournaments within the first six months of coming to Korea. I have friends asking me all the time, but I always tell them not to come. The competition is just too tough." I must concur with many other news sites who recently wrote about this article: It's an excellent work, interesting, informative and enjoyable. A very recommended read.
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JoongAng Daily - Taking on Korea's top gamers by Brian Lee
SCLegacy.com - Source