INCHEON, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — When former major league pitcher James Naile signed with the South Korean club Kia Tigers in January, he had no idea just how different cheering culture in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) would be. It came as a culture shock when the right-hander took the Korean mound in front [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Hur Min, a 42-year-old baseball aficionado and successful entrepreneur, has many achievements under his belt. Hur founded Korea’s first independent baseball team and played for the Rockland Boulders, an independent American baseball team, as a knuckleball pitcher. Now, the former owner of the Goyang Wonders has his eyes on [...]
SEOUL, April 16 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s football governing body said Monday that it has decided to allow event organizers to cancel matches when fine dust advisories or warnings are issued. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said it has notified its subordinate federations, including the K League, the operator of South Korea’s pro football league, about a new rule on fine dust. The KFA said it decided [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The head of the country’s top baseball league was named the new president of the national professional sports association on Tuesday. Chung Un-chan, commissioner of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), was appointed the second president of the Korea Professional Sports Association (KPSA). The KPSA was formed in November 2015, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Shinhan Bank, one of South Korea’s largest lenders, will serve as the title sponsor for the nation’s top professional baseball league over the next three seasons. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced its three-year partnership with Shinhan on Monday. The amount of the sponsorship fee and the new league emblem will be unveiled at a signing ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday. Shinhan Bank also owns a [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Former major league pitcher Seo Jae-weong has rejoined his South Korean hometown club as a coach. The Kia Tigers in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Wednesday that Seo, 40, will join their coaching staff for next season. His exact position will be determined later. Seo pitched six seasons in the majors, starting in 2002 with the New York Mets. He later [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Reigning South Korean baseball champions Kia Tigers signed their manager Kim Ki-tai to a three-year extension Wednesday, two days after clinching the title. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club said Kim has agreed to a new three-year deal worth 2 billion won (US$1.8 million), including a signing bonus of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Schedules for South Korean baseball’s postseason were announced on Wednesday. The wild card game between the fourth- and fifth-ranked teams at 2 p.m. on Oct. 5 will launch the postseason play, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said. The 144-game regular season is scheduled to finish on Oct. 3. The [...]
SALT LAKE CITY, Mar. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Having recently hit record breaking net sales of more than $1 billion in 2016, USANA Health Sciences looks forward as it continues to create the healthiest family on earth. As the nutritional company expands its presence and reach, it recently became the Official Nutritional Partner of the Hanwha Eagles, [...]
SEOUL, April 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean baseball fans are angry with news that the management of the Baltimore Orioles had internal talks about sending Kim Hyun-soo to the minors. Fans were even outraged when a Fox Sports report mentioned that the Orioles discussed sending him back to South Korea. Kim Hyun-soo signed a $7-million contract with [...]