Nexon, the publisher for Dota 2 in Korea, announced that the game will go live in the country this Autumn. Nexon’s CEO also revealed the formation of Nexon Starter League and setting aside around 1.63 million USD to support Dota 2’s eSports efforts in Korea.
Korean gamers may use their Nexon ID or Steam ID (via Steam) to enter the game, competing with players from all over the world. China’s server, published by Perfect World, is scheduled to launch late this year.