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Lee Jung-hoo (28), a key San Francisco Giants outfielder, was briefly detained during his entry into the U.S., but it turned out that it was a happening caused by a document omission problem.
According to The Athletic, a U.S. sports media outlet, the San Francisco Giants issued an official statement on the 22nd (Korea time) under the name of general manager Jack Minasian, saying, "Lee Jung-hoo was briefly disrupted in entry at LAX Airport (Los Angeles International Airport) due to document problems. The issue was quickly resolved by the relevant authorities. After that, Lee Jung-hoo was able to enter the country safely. We would like to thank everyone involved for their professional efforts," he said.
"There was no political motive for the delay, and there were no contraband or illegal items in Lee Jung-hoo's luggage," Minasian said. Normally, Lee Jung-hoo will be able to participate in the scheduled Giants' fanfest event," he added. The club directly reassured the players and fans who would have been embarrassed, while expressing their gratitude to those who worked hard to resolve the case.
In fact, the news of Lee Jung-hoo's detention was also a big topic in the United States. It is believed that Scott Boras, Lee Jung-hoo's U.S. agent, informed local media. Big media such as USA Today, the San Francisco Cleaner, and the New York Post all quickly broke this fact. According to the reports, all members of the San Francisco area, Giants clubs, and federal government officials have come forward to quickly release Lee Jung-hoo.
Scott Boras told local media, "We quickly worked with politicians, immigration authorities, and the Giants to confirm Lee Jung-hoo's identity. I'm not sure what was lacking, but I think there was a problem with the paperwork. I think I've probably forgotten one of the documents I need," he said.
The San Francisco Clinic said, "Lee Jung-hoo is a player who was loved by the fans of the San Francisco Giants. He invited the leaders of the club, including manager Tony Bytelo and shortstop Willy Adames, to Korea to hold a cultural exchange event. Director Bytelo also said that meeting Lee Jung-hoo's father, Lee Jong-beom, and Lee Jung-hoo's mother in Korea was the most memorable.
Meanwhile, Lee Jung-hoo will head to the Giants Spring Camp facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, after attending a Giants fanfest event scheduled for the 24th. Lee Jung-hoo, who played in some exhibition games, is said to be moving to Japan for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) scheduled in March.
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