LoTRO: Coming soon to a Korea near you.

Starting as early as next year, Korean LoTR enthusiasts will be able to join the ranks of those already living out Tolkien's fantasy epic in an online setting, thanks to a deal brokered by Turbine with NHN Corporation.

Turbine, Inc. and NHN Corporation today announced a distribution agreement for The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM: Shadows of AngmarTM, the 2007 PC Game of the Year*. Under the terms of the deal, Turbine will work closely with NHN, the largest Korean Internet company and the #1 gamer site in Asia, to localize The Lord of the Rings Online for the fast-growing Korean market.

"The Lord of the Rings is a powerful franchise with global appeal, and we are committed to bringing the game to fans around the world," said Jim Crowley, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "NHN is a powerful force in the Korean gaming market and we are very excited to work with them to bring The Lord of the Rings Online to Korea next year."