Seoul: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met e-sports star Faker this week to discuss the latest developments and trends of the country's video game industry, his office said Saturday. The meeting took place Thursday in an interview format, with Kim asking the professional League of Legends (LoL) player, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, about the industry and e-sports.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Faker shared his insights into the evolving landscape of the video game industry. He remarked on the significant improvements in awareness and policy since he began his career as a professional gamer. Faker highlighted the transformation of the video game industry into a key sector of South Korea's economy.

Despite South Korea's global dominance in e-sports, Faker pointed out that the country's games have not achieved the same level of international success. He expressed concern over the prevalence of formulaic or cash grab games and conveyed his desire for games to inspire people rather than merely serve as a pastime.

During the discussion, Prime Minister Kim also inquired about Faker's team's recent sixth LoL World Championship title, which marked an unprecedented third consecutive win. Faker described the achievement as feeling like a dream. The full conversation between Faker and Prime Minister Kim has been made available on the YouTube channel of the Prime Minister's Office.