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Which country founded KeSPA in 2000 and became the first global powerhouse of professional e-sports?

Correct answer South Korea

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South Korea professionalized e-sports earlier than any other country through dedicated leagues, TV coverage, and the creation of KeSPA in 2000. That structure turned competitive gaming into a mainstream career path and made the country the first major global center of professional e-sports. Its model later influenced leagues and federations elsewhere.

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