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Google Chromecast now available in South Korea

After months of streaming content around the world, Chromecast is now officially available in South Korea. As in other territories, the me Google’s media dongle will feature streaming support across Android, iOS and desktop versions of Chrome. Google is partnering with Korean media outlets like Tving and Hoppin to offer access to thousands of domestic videos, movies and TV shows.

Google estimates that over 80 percent of YouTube views in Korea come from smartphones, which could make the Chromecast a viable option in this mobile driven market.

(via Google)

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