06/08/2026
🇰🇷 KBO Tour Days 5-7 ⚾️
On Friday, we made our way to Busan and started the day with a clam barbecue lunch overlooking Gwangalli Beach. After some free time by the ocean, we headed up to Hwangnyeongsan Observatory for an incredible panoramic view of the city.
Later, we visited Sajik Baseball Stadium for a matchup between the Lotte Giants and Hanwha Eagles. With former Dodgers pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu starting for Hanwha, our Dodgers fans were especially excited to see him pitch! Lotte also debuted its new Powerpuff Girls collaboration jerseys, adding another fun element to the ballpark experience.
The following day, we visited the Makgeolli Brewery Museum in Changwon, where we learned how to make Korea’s traditional rice wine, created our own bottles, and sampled several drinks produced at the brewery. We even saw a special NC Dinos makgeolli and an oak barrel being aged for good luck in the team’s pursuit of a future championship!
That evening, we headed to Changwon NC Park and watched the game from the barbecue section, grilling our own meat while enjoying the action. We also explored one of Korea’s newest ballparks, including its unique Starbucks overlooking the field.
Most importantly, we finally saw a home team win and learned a new local expression: “Jiginda!” (지긴다!), meaning “That’s awesome!” or “Killing it!”
On Sunday, we experienced a different side of Korea by visiting a local farm, where we picked potatoes, raspberries, cucumbers, and other fresh produce. We also stopped at a traditional Korean archery range and had the opportunity to learn more about the sport and try a practice setup ourselves.
We finished the day in the quiet seaside area of Haengam, enjoying beautiful ocean views and an incredible seafood dinner featuring sashimi, live octopus, and plenty of other fresh dishes.
With three memorable days of baseball, local food, traditional culture, and beautiful scenery, Segment 1 of our trip has officially came to an end!
