What Is The Magnetic Allure Behind Korean Baseball Culture?

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Korea is well-known for its thriving K-Entertainment industry which has produced some of the trendiest celebrities, most unforgettable cinematography, and endlessly addictive music that have become worldwide hits. Then there's iconic tourist spots like Myeongdong and Gangnam that are on the top of every travelers' itinerary, whether it's their first or seventh time visiting. From the outside looking in, these aspects, along with the delicious food, are some of the highlights of the country, however, there's a lot more to Korea than meets the eye.

Underneath the tourist hubs and flashing lights of music shows, just like any country, the Korean people are brought together by various sports - one of them being baseball. Organized by the Korea Baseball Organization, when attending a game, you can certainly feel the competitive nature and fierce team rivalries. But aside from the competitive aspects and merely watching a Korean baseball game, you'll find yourself neck deep in an electrifyingly exciting sports culture that continues to breathe life into Korean baseball today. It's an amazing experience that will have you hooked and one game might be all it takes for you to understand the