The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), a privately owned entity founded in 1981 and headquartered in South Korea, oversees professional baseball leagues in the country. Employing approximately 10 people, the KBO generated revenue of around $500 million in 2018. Its primary activity is the organization and governance of spectator sports, specifically professional baseball.
On August 31, Kiwoom Heroes released pitchers Jang Pil-jun and infielder Kang Jin-seong, citing a team restructuring. September 8, the KBO announced Song Sung-mun of the Kiwoom Heroes as the Player of the Month for August. On September 9, the KBO announced the first-team roster registration status, noting that SSG Landers' Guillermo Heredia was temporarily removed due to paternity leave. Kia Tigers' Kim Sun-bin hit a walk-off hit on September 12. Finally, on September 15, the Lotte Giants announced that their pitcher Alec Gamboa would miss his next start due to elbow discomfort.
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Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and bat sports.
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Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s revenues were less than $1B in 2021. Caretta Research has split Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is baseball. For full access to Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) sells broadcasting rights of its baseball competitions to 11 companies globally, covering 2 countries. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s rights holders include KT (Korea Telecom), Naver and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation.
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