Chamshil Baseball Stadium, Seoul, Korea
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| First played as a demonstration sport in the 1984 Olympics at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, baseball is being contested in demonstration once again in the 1988 Games. The venue is popular Chamshil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, Korea, constructed in 1982 with seating for approximately 30,300 spectators. The ballpark has been used continuously for events ranging from local competition to a world tournament. Foul lines measure 328 feet, power alleys 370 feet, and center field 410 feet. The playing surface is natural. Its features rival modern American facilities, plus is equipped for translating Korean into other languages. The stadium takes its shape from the Jahng Goo, a drum-like musical instrument of Korea. |
