Xeris himself, in his essay, essentially describes foreigners as Code A material. Then goes on about how Code A prizes should increase, so foreigners can make more money, etc etc. A Korean pro such as MKP, July, Clide, etc isn't even thinking about Code A. To them, Code S is where they rightfully belong, and winning 50,000,000 won is their goal. Meanwhile, foreigners are fighting for the scraps, $100 here, $500 there, while their fans demand Korea pay them more for less skill.
Here is the money ranking: http://ehcg.djgamblore.com/events.php
GSL may code S has a prize pool of $121,000, Code A $12,000 prize pool, GSTL $13,000. I'm pretty sure if you add up all the SC2 tournaments around the world in May, it will be much less than this number. Take out the once-in-a-blue-moon TSL and it will be even more lopsided.
What is prevalent in the foreigner scene though, is the number of invitationals and show-matches. Basically easy events where players are seeded and are guaranteed placement. These players got there mainly due to name brand recognition. In Korea, Boxer is Code A. Internationally, he'd be getting invitationals and show-matches everywhere. Does this mean that he's good? I'd put many foreigners in this category.
The foreign player with the highest tournament winnings, Sjow, made $29,000 in total. The best Koreans make 5x as much. Realistically, gaming celebrities should stay out of Korea while gaming geniuses should flock to it. Korea is the place to be to challenge others based on skill, not e-fame, and make the most money while doing so. I know many of you want to see your invitational/show-match heroes play in Korea. So urge them to get better and go there. GOM is already flying them out and helping them find a place to stay. Just don't expect easy handouts, because in Korea, skill is what pays the bills. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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** It's important to note that in Western countries, many players can make more money from sponsorships, and fame-related activities than they do from actual gaming results. For the purposes of skill and the spirit of competition, only gaming results are considered.
*** Thanks to the guy running and updating that money ranking blog. This blog seems like it would cooperate well with the TL Tournament Round-up people.