KBO Proposes 'Social Distancing' Campaign... "Please Refrain from Signing and Photo Requests"

On the 6th, the KBO proposed a 'social distancing' campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Photo by KBO

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) proposed a 'social distancing campaign' on the 6th in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The KBO stated, "Currently, the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in over 6,000 confirmed cases and the cancellation of the preseason games, leading to a serious situation. Accordingly, the 10 KBO League teams have decided to restrict face-to-face meetings with players, autograph sessions and requests, gift deliveries, and close contact with players' movement paths as part of the government's emphasized 'social distancing' to ensure the safety and health of fans and players for the time being."

They continued, "The players of the 10 teams promise to approach fans more closely and dedicate themselves to fan service once the spread of COVID-19 has subsided. We ask for the understanding of the fans who continuously support the KBO League and its players."

They added, "We hope this situation will calm down soon so that we can meet at the baseball stadium with the warm spring. We wish everyone to stay safe and healthy and overcome this difficult time."

Earlier, on the 27th, the KBO Secretariat canceled all preseason games scheduled to start on March 14th as the COVID-19 alert level was raised to 'serious.'

The 2020 professional baseball season is scheduled to open on the 28th.

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