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Paju Camp Houses: New Baseball Stadium Lights Up the Community |
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Baseball Stadium Opens in Paju Camp Houses |
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| In a significant development for baseball enthusiasts, a new baseball stadium has been inaugurated at the US military return donation site in Paju Camp Houses. This is the third public baseball stadium in Paju, following Papyeong Baseball Stadium and Gyoha Baseball Stadium. The new stadium is expected to serve as a catalyst for the further development of baseball and the expansion of the baseball base in the region. | |
A Comprehensive Project |
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| Location: | US Army Return site in Paju Camp Houses, occupying 61,808m² (about 190,000 pyeong). |
| Total Project Cost: | 3 billion won, including a national budget of 2.4 billion won. |
| Total Floor Area: | 10,000 square meters. |
| Additional Infrastructure: | The site is under renovation to include parks and other amenities, enhancing the overall sporting landscape of the area. |
Opening Ceremony Highlights |
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| The grand opening took place on the 15th of the month. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Kim Kyung-il of Paju City, members of the City Council, representatives from the Paju Sports Association, members from Cooking-eup, and 150 local residents, all standing united in support of the new facility. | |
| Attendance: | Kim Kyung-il (Paju Mayor), Park Jung-jung (City Council), Paju Sports Association, Cooking-eup, and approximately 150 residents. |
| Activities: | The event was marked by the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by friendly matches involving the Paju Baseball Club Team, Windy Team, Geumneung Middle School, and Yulgok Middle School. Paju Mayor Kim Kyung-il expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It is significant that the stadium has opened in the camp houses that were returned by the US military 72 years ago. This is a huge step in developing the baseball base in Paju.” |
Future Vision for Sports Infrastructure |
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| As the city continues to expand its sports facilities, it is also exploring the development of a dome stadium. Paju City is committed to enhancing the sports infrastructure and providing a better sports environment for all residents. | |
| Future Plans: | Promotion of additional infrastructure, including dome stadiums, to improve the overall sports environment in Paju. |
Reporter Insights |
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| By: | Lee Jong-gu, Reporter 9155ing@asiae.co.kr, Paju City |