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Korean Baseball Boosts Local Economies with 90% Sales Surge
6/15/2025
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- Korea's baseball season significantly enhances local economies, with game-day sales near stadiums increasing by 90% on average.
- Fast food chains, particularly chicken restaurants, experienced a remarkable 166% surge in sales.
- Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark recorded the highest post-game sales increase at 46%.
- By 2025, year-over-year sales growth around stadiums is projected to reach 31% compared to 2022.
