Call of Duty North Korea invasion game tops South Korea sales
Latest video game instalment featuring military conflict scenario leads sales charts in South Korea.
At a glance
- Latest Call of Duty instalment features North Korean invasion scenario
- Game has topped sales charts in South Korea
- Release occurs during period of regional tensions
The newest edition of the Call of Duty video game franchise, which depicts a full-scale North Korean invasion of South Korea, has topped sales charts in South Korea, according to Iraqi News.
The game's release comes amid ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Why it matters
The game's commercial success in South Korea reflects consumer interest in military-themed entertainment despite the country's proximity to actual geopolitical conflict.
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