South Korean casino operators call for regulatory relief amid Osaka competition
South Korean casino operators and tourism academics called for lighter administrative requirements and industry rebranding at a Seoul roundtable, amid competition concerns over the planned Osaka integrated resort. Grand Korea Leisure said it wanted regulation that supported growth, while Kangwon Land cited lengthy feasibility studies as a barrier to timely upgrades.
The calls put regulatory procedures and casino-sector positioning at issue as operators anticipate competition from Osaka.