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Lotte Giants Conclude 'Military Series' Honoring South Korean Armed Forces
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Lotte Giants Conclude 'Military Series' Honoring South Korean Armed Forces

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lotte Giants baseball team concluded its 'Military Series' event honoring South Korean military personnel.
  • The series, held during the month of national merit, featured special events and tributes, particularly to the Navy, reflecting Busan's status as a port city.
  • Lotte Giants aims to further expand its support for the military, with Lotte Holdings also participating.

The Lotte Giants baseball team has successfully concluded its 'Military Series,' an event held in honor of South Korean military personnel during the month dedicated to national merit and remembrance.

The series, which took place from June 23 to 25 at the Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium during the team's three-game series against the NC Dinos, was transformed into a special event for soldiers. Recognizing Busan's identity as a major port city, the Giants specifically focused on expressing respect and gratitude towards the Navy.

A Lotte representative stated, "We wanted to express our gratitude to the soldiers who dedicate themselves to our country." This initiative reflects a broader commitment from the Lotte group to support the armed forces.

Lotte Holdings has also become involved, signaling an intention to further broaden the scope of military support. The 'Military Series' is part of an ongoing partnership between the Lotte Giants and the Navy, now in its 11th year, highlighting a sustained dedication to acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of military service members.

We wanted to express our gratitude to the soldiers who dedicate themselves to our country.

โ€” Lotte RepresentativeExplaining the motivation behind the 'Military Series' event.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.