Premier12 champions S Korea National Team stormed at airport by fans, media

SEOUL — Members of the South Korean National Baseball Team landed at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport on Sunday and were met by proud fans and a national media frenzy, following the country’s 8-0 win over the U.S. in the finale of the inaugural WBSC Premier12 global championship that took place on Saturday.

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<p>SEOUL — Members of the South Korean National Baseball Team landed at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport on Sunday and were met by proud fans and a national media frenzy, following the country’s 8-0 win over the U.S. in the finale of the inaugural WBSC Premier12 global championship that took place on Saturday.</p>

<p>Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) leader Koo Bon-Neung officially welcomed the victorious National Team that finished best in the world in 2015 and captured the first-ever Premier12 global championship trophy.</p>

<p>Fans filled the airport to greet the national heroes with flowers, cards and presents, while children also presented their favourite athletes with hand-made gifts, cheers and hugs.</p>

<p>The South Korean National Team, which entered the event at the world No. 8,  also displayed the Premier12 Global Championship Trophy, with the South Korean flag/plaque affixed under “Winner”.</p>

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