# AfreecaTV

Type: Company

Source: Marketing Intelligence Brief — https://getmarketingbrief.com/entity/afreecatv
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## Timeline

- **2026-03**: Korea Expansion — YouTube officially rolls out live-stream gifting to the South Korean market.
- **2024**: Jewels US Launch — YouTube introduces the Jewels gifting system to US-based creators.
- **2024-02**: Twitch Exit — Twitch officially ceases operations in South Korea due to high network costs.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### YouTube Expands Live-Stream Gifting to Korea to Challenge Local Rivals
2026-03-18 13:29:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

YouTube is rolling out its live-stream gifting feature to creators in South Korea, introducing a new direct monetization channel in one of the world's most competitive streaming markets. The move signals a strategic push to capture market share following the exit of major international competitors and the rise of local streaming giants.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/youtube-livestream-gifts-korea-expansion

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