The number of spectators in the KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) has exceeded 10 million this year. As baseball is becoming more popular these days, the amount of Korean baseball content on YouTube and Instagram is growing rapidly as well. So, today we would like to introduce you to the culture of Korean baseball stadiums.

First of all, the biggest feature of Korean baseball stadiums is food. Korean baseball stadiums not only have plenty of various restaurants inside the stadium, but also allow outside food. In addition, there are usually many places where takeout or delivery is possible nearby. Every baseball stadium has its own list of good restaurants located nearby.

The representative baseball stadium food menu is chicken or pizza or any kind of finger food that goes well with beer. For example, Jamsil Stadium even has a popular menu called “One Shot Chicken”, which lets you enjoy three-in-one, beer, chicken and fries, at once. And if you prefer any other food or beverage, you can buy those inside the stadium as well. Usually people buy Cass, Terra or Kloud, Korea's representative beers.

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Some stadiums even have a barbecue zone where you can grill meat by yourself. Such zones usually have table seats that allow you to comfortably enjoy the food. Of course, barbecue zones are more expensive, but they give the baseball fans more freedom and comfort during the long games. It is worth mentioning that people have to bring their own equipment, including grill, utensils and food if they want to grill meat at a barbecue zone. However, since Korean BBQ is a popular food option for baseball game, at some stadiums they sell grilled pork in boxes.

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At some stadiums, there are also unique seating options such as the “Rocket Battery Zone” at Lotte Sajik Stadium in Busan, where you can enjoy a camping-like experience, or the “Dinos Bus Seats" at NC Masan Stadium. The "Dinos Bus Seats" are made from actual seats that the NC Dinos players used on the team bus. When the team replaced their bus, they removed the seats and installed them in the stadium. These seats are wide and are located on the third floor of the first-base seating area, offering a panoramic view of Masan Stadium. Near the right foul pole, 24 "Dinos Mattresses" have been set up. These are similar to the protective pads installed on the infield and outfield fences at Masan Stadium, and they allow fans to lie down or lean comfortably while watching the game.

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Another unique feature is the cheering culture. While many countries have their own cheering traditions, in Korea, cheerleaders lead their cheers throughout the entire game to encourage spectators and to motivate their team. Moreover, each baseball team player has their own cheer song. Most of the time during the game, baseball fans stand up and sing along to the cheer songs, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere during the game.

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Baseball fans from other countries, who visited Korean stadiums and had a chance to experience Korean baseball stadium food and cheering culture, usually say that it was an entirely new baseball game experience for them. If you're planning a trip to Korea, why not add a visit to stadiums like Jamsil Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul or Sajik Stadium in Busan to your itinerary?

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