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KBO Introduces Voice Narration for Visually Impaired Fans

KBO Introduces Voice Narration for Visually Impaired Fans

SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean baseball league said Wednesday it will launch a voice narration service catering to visually impaired baseball fans. The service will be available at three baseball stadiums in Seoul, Busan and Gwangju — namely Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Sajik Baseball Stadium and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field — and will [...]

Convenience Stores Scramble as Baseball Stadium Allows Canned Beer

Convenience Stores Scramble as Baseball Stadium Allows Canned Beer

SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — With canned beer permitted at some baseball stadiums this season, convenience store chains are scrambling to host various beer promotional events. Emart24 is currently offering a beer package of six cans (two kinds) for 9,900 won (US$7.48). Customers who purchase the beer package can also sign up for a [...]

MLB Cancels Exhibition Games in S. Korea over ‘Contractual Issues’

MLB Cancels Exhibition Games in S. Korea over ‘Contractual Issues’

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Major League Baseball (MLB) has canceled four exhibition games scheduled for November in South Korea, citing “contractual issues” with a local promoter. MLB made the announcement while Game 1 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros was under way in Houston on Friday (local [...]