Seoul High School Banned from National Baseball After Controversial Chant
A high‑school baseball game in Seoul turned into a flashpoint when players from Paichai High School shouted a slogan that mocked the Gwangju Democratization Movement, a painful episode in South Korea’s recent history. The Korea Baseball Softball Association responded with a six‑month suspension and removed the school from the 81st Blue Dragon Championship, sparking widespread criticism and calls for greater historical sensitivity in school sports.
Jul 1, 2026