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In 2025, players for the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) team SSG Landers earned an average salary of around *** million South Korean won. The lowest ranked team was Kiwoom Heroes, although this list had the caveat of excluding rookie and foreign player salaries. 

Pro baseball players in South Korea

Over * players were registered for the KBO season, as the *** participating teams competed for the championship trophy. In particular, KT Wiz seemed fully committed to their title ambitions. Three of the top ten highest-paid KBO players played for SSG, including veteran pitcher Ko Young-pyo, who has been playing for KT since he was drafted. 

The most popular pro sport in South Korea

Professional basketball was the leading domestic pro sport by a significant margin. It boasted the highest number of spectators for its matches and events such as the all-star game. The KBO league has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a plummet in spectators. With a new broadcasting deal in place from the 2024 season, the league hopes to continue its upward trajectory.