Lee “Flash” Young-ho has retired from eSports at the age of 23.

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The Korean StarCraft In an interview with Korean eSports site PGR21 (as reported by MCV ), Flash offered the following statement to the site."As a pro gamer, I’ve got so much more than I deserve,” says Flash. “It’s been a long 8 years, and I won’t forget the love that my fans gave me. From now on, I’d like to travel or rest a while, thinking about the future. However, I would say I won’t put down my keyboard and mouse."Flash’s statement contrasts slightly with an interview with sports site Naver, in which he expresses his intention to join the Korean military – a mandatory requirement for all men aged between 18 and 35."Three years later, I`m going to join the army," Flash told Naver. "In the end, I want to do my best to give back what I`ve received from the eSports scene. My ultimate goal is to become a head coach of KT Rolster, making it the mightiest team of the world."Flash is perhaps one of eSports most decorated stars, having been ranked number one in the Korean eSports Association leaderboards for most of 2010, and between July 2011 and July 2012.In other eSports news, Riot Games recently revealed what players can expect from this year’s Snowdown League of Legends winter event , which includes Summoner Icons, Ward Skins, and the return of The Legend of the Poro King.

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