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Heo Goo-yeon, President of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), met with Wonju Mayor Gu Ja-yeol on the 8th.
At this meeting, President Heo introduced successful cases of domestic and local governments expanding baseball stadium infrastructure and engaged in in-depth discussions on mutual development plans such as revitalizing Wonju City's regional economy through baseball.
Wonju City is equipped with four adult baseball fields, one Little League field, and one softball field at the Taechang Sports Complex, and hosts various baseball-related events including training camps for the national softball team and youth tournaments and training sessions.
Mayor Gu Ja-yeol of Wonju City stated, "Through communication and collaboration with the KBO and the baseball community, we will continue to pay closer attention to and devise plans for the revitalization and development of baseball in Wonju City and Gangwon Province."
Meanwhile, President Heo visited the Hwaseong KBO Baseball Center, toured facilities such as the grounds, fences, and spectator seats, and requested improvements for player safety and visitor convenience.
The KBO emphasized, "Moving forward, we plan to continue our efforts to promote baseball and regional development through sustained cooperation and communication with local governments."
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