Kim Dong-yeon Gyeonggi Provincial Governor and Yeom Jong-hyun Provincial Assembly Speaker to Throw Ceremonial Pitches and Hits Symbolizing Cooperation

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Provincial Governor Kim Dong-yeon will participate as the ceremonial pitcher at the home game against the KIA Tigers to be held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 21st.

In particular, the ceremonial batter for that day will be handled by Yeom Jong-hyun, Speaker of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly, reflecting the province's commitment to cooperation with the provincial legislature.

On the 21st at 5 p.m., ahead of the KT Wiz match against the KIA Tigers, Governor Kim will briefly practice throwing before taking the mound at the ballpark to throw a baseball.

After completing the ceremonial pitch and hit with Speaker Yeom, Governor Kim will watch the game together with KBO Commissioner Heo Gu-yeon, KT Sports CEO Shin Hyun-ok, Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun, and Gyeonggi Deputy Governor for Economics Yeom Tae-young.

Gyeonggi Provincial Governor Kim Dong-yeon said, "I am such an enthusiastic baseball fan that in high school I even learned baseball scoring and kept records of games. I am very much looking forward to the match between the KT Wiz, a rising powerhouse that won the championship last year, and the KIA Tigers with 40 years of tradition." He added, "I hope the people of the province, who have been going through difficult times due to COVID-19 and economic crisis, will find healing time through a wonderful game."

Meanwhile, since 2019, Gyeonggi Province has been operating the 'Gyeonggi Independent Baseball League,' which provides opportunities for players who failed to advance to the professional level or retired players to make a comeback. Over four years, the province has advanced a total of 17 players to the professional level, carrying out projects to revitalize baseball in Gyeonggi Province.