Shinsegae SK Wyverns Baseball Team Lead Acquisition Contract … Joining Shinsoo Choo



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Shinsegae Group's subsidiary, E-Mart, announced on the 23rd that it has signed a primary contract for the acquisition of SK Telecom and Wyverns Club./Photo = Provided by Shinsegae Group

Shinsegae Group’s subsidiary, E-Mart, announced on the 23rd that it has signed a prime contract for the acquisition of SK Telecom and Wyverns Club./Photo = Provided by Shinsegae Group

the new World(274,000 + 5.38%)Emart group affiliate(177,000 -0.56%)SK Telecom(247,000 -0.40%)And SK Wyverns signed a lead contract for the acquisition.

E-Mart announced on the 23rd that it entered into a share sale agreement to acquire 100% of SK Wyverns shares (1 million ordinary shares) of SK Telecom for 100 billion won. The sale of land and buildings owned by SK Telecom is expected to proceed as a separate contract in the future.

Furthermore, he has also completed the application to become a member of the Korea Baseball Commission (KBO). The membership application is approved by the deliberation of the KBO Board of Directors and the approval of more than two-thirds of the current members at the general meeting. After paying the subscription fee, the membership registration process is completed.

Shin-soo Choo (39), who is a major league (FA) free agent, returns to Korea as the Shinsegae Group E-Mart (working name) baseball team. / Photo = Provided by Shinsegae Group.

Shin-soo Choo (39), who is a Major League Baseball (FA) free agent, returns to Korea as the Shinsegae Group E-Mart baseball team (working name) ./ Photo = Provided by Shinsegae Group.

On the other hand, the news that Shinsegae Choo (39), who is a Major League Baseball Free Agent (FA), will return to Korea as the Shinsegae Group E-Mart Baseball Team (working name). Choo Shin-soo signed a union contract with the club for an annual salary of 2.7 billion won.

It is known that Shinsegae Group considered recruiting Choo Shin-soo right after he decided to take over the baseball team. The group said Choo Shin-soo paid attention to the accomplishments he displayed throughout his 16-year career as a Major League Baseball player. In addition, the leadership of the team, the reputation of colleagues, and the ongoing giving activities were highly appreciated both on and off the field.

Choo Shin-soo will return to Incheon Airport via Korean Air flight KE032 at 5:35 pm on the 25th. Immediately upon arrival, they hold a short press conference at the airport and self-isolate. After two weeks of self-isolation, Choo is expected to join the team immediately.

A Shinsegae Group official said, “With the recruitment of Choo Shin-soo, we can show more interesting games to professional baseball fans. We hope that the Shinsegae baseball team will regain the reputation of a prestigious club.”

Reporter Lee Mi-kyung, Hankyung.com [email protected]

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