The government does not prioritise further liberalisation of online gambling; the prohibition stance is expected to persist. Minor liberalisation has occurred at the edges (KRA online wagering from June 2024), and industry voices advocate re-examining the foreigner-casino frame, but no national reform of the online prohibition is on the table.
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Republic of Korea · Question 11 of 11
Outlook: What is coming?
Mixed · Probable · AI-generated · Back to full Republic of Korea report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea (KR) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
The government does not prioritise further liberalisation of online gambling; the prohibition stance is expected to persist. Minor liberalisation has occurred at the edges (KRA online wagering from June 2024), and industry voices advocate re-examining the foreigner-casino frame, but no national refo…