Korea Baseball Organization
South Korean baseball governing body
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The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO; Korean: 한국야구위원회) is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. The KBO was founded in 1981 and has governed two leagues: the KBO League (KBO 리그) and KBO Futures League (KBO 퓨처스리그 (farm league) since 1982.[1][2][3][4] It is one of two major baseball governing bodies; the other is the Korea Baseball Association (대한야구협회), which is the governing body for amateur baseball competitions.[5][6][7][8]
March 1982 (League launched)
Logo of the Korea Baseball Organization (2022–present) | |
| Abbreviation | KBO |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 1981 March 1982 (League launched) |
| Type | Sport governing body |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Managing the KBO League and KBO Futures League, and governing the professional national team. |
| Headquarters | Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea |
| Location |
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Region served | Domestic |
| Membership | Baseball Federation of Asia, World Baseball Softball Confederation |
Official language | Korean |
Commissioner | Chung Un-chan |
| Website | http://eng.koreabaseball.com |
The KBO is a member of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF), and is responsible for the national baseball team for the World Baseball Classic and Asia Series.[9][10] National team participation in other competitions is governed by the Korea Baseball Association.[11]
Awards
See also
- Baseball in Korea
- KBO League, the highest level professional baseball league in Korea