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.

2018 Revenue

Founded

1981

Headcount

8

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On April 2, the Doosan Bears defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 5-3, ending a two-game losing streak. On April 3, Oh Myeong-jin, a Doosan Bears infielder, recorded his first career hit after nearly five years in the KBO. The LG Twins defeated the Kia Tigers 8-2 on April 4. On April 5, James Naile, Kia Tigers ace, decided against complacency following a successful first year in the KBO in 2024. The KBO also announced plans to conduct smart training for high school players using biometric analysis.

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Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s product portfolio comprises of bat sports and streaming services.
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Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s revenues were less than $1B in 2018. 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 globally.

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