Twitch's Cost Concerns Lead to Service Suspension in South Korea

Twitch will be ending its service in South Korea due to the high operational costs of running the platform in the country. The additional service fees for broadband in Korea make streaming more expensive, and despite attempts to lower costs, Twitch found the network fees to be 10 times more expensive than in other countries. This decision will pose challenges for creators and the popularity of Twitch, as Korea is a major hub for competitive esports. Twitch will assist Korean streamers in transitioning to other livestreaming platforms.