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| Formation | 2000 |
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| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Manage esports in South Korea |
| Location | |
Region served | South Korea |
Membership | 11 member corporations |
Official language | Korean, English |
Chief Executive | Jeon Byeong-heon |
Main organ | General Committee |
Parent organization | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism |
| Affiliations | Korean Olympic Committee International e-Sports Federation |
| Website | e-sports |
The Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) is a South Korean body established to manage esports in South Korea. It is a member of the Korean Olympic Committee and the International e-Sports Federation. As of June 2012[update], it was the managing body for 25 e-sports in the country, including Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void (excluded in 2016), League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. KeSPA also hosts the KeSPA Cup, a yearly tournament event for some of their games.