Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)

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Korea Baseball Organization, also known as KBO, is a privately owned entity headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 1981, with approximately 10 employees, the organization reported $499.0M in revenue as of 2024. Its main product is spectator sports. The company functions as the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1981

Headcount

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 8, 2026, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) raised the active player limit to 30 for the Asian Games and expanded the number of foreign players in Futures League teams to six, up from four. Previously, on May 20, Ulsan's Japanese pitchers attracted interest from KBO teams, but existing transfer rules, including the KBO Leagues Asia quota, blocked their potential moves. This followed South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin's announcement on March 13 of his retirement from international play, made after a loss to the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Earlier, on January 29, the KBO decided to expand the World Baseball Classic championship prize money and increase the minimum player salary. The organization also began accepting applications on January 13 for its 2026 Records Workshop, scheduled to be held from January 30 to February 1 at Hanyang University in Seoul.

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Jun

8th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

KBO Raises Active Player Limit to 30 for Asian Games

KBO Raises Active Player Limit to 30 for Asian Games Futures League teams expand foreign players to six, up from four OSEN=Hong Jisu reporter The KBO

The Chosun Ilbo

May

20th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Ulsan Japanese pitchers attract KBO interest but transfer rules block moves

Ulsan Japanese pitchers attract KBO interest but transfer rules block moves Expectations were high, but reality was cold. The KBO Leagues Asia quota

Chosun Biz

Mar

13th

2026

07:52

Baseball, B2B Tag

(WBC) Ryu Hyun-jin announces retirement from int'l play after loss to Dominican Republic

MIAMI, March 14 (Yonhap) -- It's not the way he wanted to end it, but following a loss to the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Friday, South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin announced his retirement from international play.

Yunhap News

Jan

29th

2026

04:43

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

KBO, WBC Prize Money Expansion

[Translated] Minimum salary increase also confirmedThe Korea Baseball Organization decided to expand the World Baseball Classic championship prize money and increase the minimum player salary.

JeonGuk Maeil Newspaper

Jan

13th

2026

06:57

B2B Tag

KBO Records Workshop, Accepting Applications "Certificates Issued to Top Performers"

[Translated] The 2026 KBO Records Workshop will be held from January 30th to February 1st at Hanyang University in Seoul.

Star News South Korea

Nov

26th

2025

17:15

Baseball, B2B Tag

KBO’s Kia Tigers Re-Sign James Naile

The Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization announced this week that they’ve re-signed righty James Naile to a one-year deal. The Sports One client will be guaranteed $1.8MM with an additional $200K available via incentives.

MLB Trade Rumors

Nov

18th

2025

12:40

Baseball, B2B Tag

"Do you pay to watch baseball? Everyone used to criticize it..." TVING hits another '100 billion' jackpot

[Translated] [Herald Economy = Kwon Jae-in Reporter] TVING will continue to broadcast professional baseball games following Netflix. After enjoying a significant increase in the number of users with the professional baseball broadcast that started last year, it has reached an agreement with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) for a wired and wireless broadcasting rights contract until 2027.

Herald Economy

Nov

10th

2025

18:30

Baseball, CT_Monitor Company

Doosan manager urges retention of Lee Young-ha and Choi Won-joon as front office says FA talks ongoing

“Catch Lee Young-ha and Choi Won-joon.” The front office responded to the request of Doosan Bears' new manager Kim Won-hyung. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on the 8th posted the list of 21 FA-approved players among the 30 players announced as eligible for free agency in 2026.

Chosun Biz

Sep

23rd

2025

18:30

Management Changes, Baseball, CT_Monitor Company

KBO to introduce salary floor in 2027

The Korean baseball league said it will introduce a salary floor in 2027 to ensure more competitive balance and require teams to spend a certain amount of money on player wages. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced the change Wednesday, a day after the meeting of its board of directors, made up of club presidents.

The Korea Times

Sep

15th

2025

07:32

Baseball, CT_Monitor Company

Giants ace Gamboa's start pushed back due to elbow discomfort

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- In the midst of a tight battle for a Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason spot, the Lotte Giants announced Monday their ace Alec Gamboa will miss his next scheduled start this week due to elbow discomfort.

Yunhap News

Sep

12th

2025

13:34

Baseball, CT_Monitor Company

Veteran infielder delivers 1st walk-off hit to keep Tigers in KBO postseason race

By Yoo Jee-ho GWANGJU, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers infielder Kim Sun-bin has accomplished a great deal over his 18-year career in the Korea Baseball Organization, but the one thing he had not done until Friday was to get a walk-off hit.

Yunhap News

Sep

8th

2025

05:41

Awards and Recognitions, Baseball, CT_Monitor Company

Heroes' Song Sung-mun voted KBO's top player for August

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Kiwoom Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun has been voted South Korean baseball's top player for August. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on Monday announced Song as the Player of the Month for August.

Yunhap News

Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) sells broadcasting rights of its baseball competitions to 11 companies globally, covering 3 countries. Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)'s rights holders include Korea Telecom.

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