Rumors of untimely relocation of NC ointment
NC, which finished the week happily by sweeping the “Three consecutive series of Nakdonggang River,” has been caught up in the “relocation of the alpine region” out of nowhere.
Choi Hyung-doo, a member of the People’s Power Party, whose district is Masanhappo in South Gyeongsang Province, posted a post on social networking services (SNS) on the 28th. Choi introduced the conversation he had while watching the NC-Lotte match at Changwon NC Park with KBO President Koo In-yeon on the 26th, writing, “In places such as Seongnam City and Ulsan Metropolitan City in the metropolitan area, they are eager to attract professional baseball teams, but if it is difficult to access NC Masan Stadium as it is now, (President Huh) was concerned that the club could move its affiliated stadium to a city with good conditions even with a penalty.” The possibility of relocating the affiliation was also mentioned amid talk that it is difficult for fans living in Changwon and Jinhae to get to the baseball stadium located in Masan due to traffic conditions. As Choi’s article became known, there was a reaction that the relocation of the affiliation between KBO and NC clubs was being discussed.
NC immediately denied the rumor. “We have not reviewed the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation of the relocation.
Rep. Choi, who posted the message, also made the same response. “As the traffic problem continues, both KBO and NC seem to have a lot of concerns,” Rep. Choi said in a telephone interview. “I understood that the story of relocating the Yonsei University means that transportation investment is necessary.”
NC has had a hard time mobilizing its spectators. Since the opening of Changwon NC Park in 2019, the team has sold out only seven times in the remaining three seasons, including the two recent games against Lotte, except for the three seasons when the team failed to properly attract spectators due to COVID-19. Compared to other clubs, the population in their hometown is smaller, and due to its geographical location, it is difficult to attract away fans. In fact, six out of seven sold-out cases were against Lotte and Samsung, except for the game against Doosan, which opens this season. These teams are affiliated with Busan and Daegu, where “one day off” is possible.
Even within the same Changwon area, it is not easy to find a baseball stadium due to traffic accessibility issues. While most clubs have a baseball stadium right near the subway station, Changwon does not have one. The team explained that building the subway itself is not easy due to the geographical problem. Construction of the project began in April last year when the “S-BRT” emerged as an alternative to improving traffic problems in the region, but critics say that it adds to the traffic shortage. Recently, an urban railway is under discussion. The plan is to connect Changwon Central Station to Changwon NC Park via the South Gyeongsang Provincial Government and Changwon City Hall. However, there are many obstacles to overcome, including project costs.
Governor Huh’s “relocation of the old land” seems to have come from the intention that the political community should be more active in solving the problem in the end. Rep. Choi’s posting of the conversation on SNS is also interpreted as meaning that local traffic problems are so serious and problems need to be solved.
However, critics say that the presidential office may have inadvertently brought up the sensitive issue of relocation of the old school. Although it is said that it was a personal conversation between Huh and Choi while watching a baseball game, the conversation between the KBO president and local lawmakers cannot be “personal.” Even if the conversation was made in good faith, it is true that many fans were confused over the rumor that the presidential office was relocated. The NC Dinosaurs also found it difficult to enter the club.
BY: 사설토토