Why is it called lck in South Korea and lpl in China?

Because in essence, Korean LCK and China LPL are two different competitions. Lck and lpl are abbreviations for English names of corresponding events.

The full name of lck is League of Legends champion Korea, and the Chinese name is League of Legends Korean Champions League, formerly known as OGN Champions League (Cup) competition, which is the highest level league in South Korea lol.

The full name of lpl is League of Legends Pro League, and the Chinese name is League of Legends Professional League. Although there is no region in the name, it only covers Chinese mainland Division, which is the highest level league of lol in Chinese mainland.

These two leagues are the only channels to win the annual mid-season championship and the global finals in South Korea and Chinese mainland respectively.

An official comment on the incident.

The official commentators of this competition are Miller (Qian Chen), Ji (), (Guan), Doll (Yan), Cat (Wu Yao), Duo Duo Wang, 957 (Ke Changyu) and Gu Gu (Chen).

Ke Ji (Ran Chaochao), Zhao Zhiming, Xiao San (Guo Junliang), Yu Tong (Hu Yutong), PYL (Chen Bo), Junri (Zhao Junri), Rita (Feng Yu), MacT, etc.