Shock NC is leaving Changwon...Deliver request to Changwon for unconventional declaration of possible relocation of the location, seeking new partners

May 30, 2025

NC Dinos CEO Lee Jin-man is holding an official briefing on the club's position and future actions related to the reopening at Changwon NC Park on the 30th. Changwon = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.5.30/

The KBO League NC and Doosan played at Changwon NC Park on the 2nd. The game is playing under clear skies. Changwon = Reporter Song Jeong-heon songs@sportschosun.com /2021.06.02/

"I think we need to change."

Lee Jin-man, CEO of NC Dinos, talked about the possibility of relocating his hometown at a press conference for reopening at Changwon NC Park on the 30th.

CEO Lee is seriously contemplating the club's future, leaving all possibilities open" he said.

CEO Lee said, "(This incident has led us to look back on our club, our surroundings, and the past, and we feel that in order to become a stronger club, we need to strengthen the team's capabilities and change the environment surrounding us." The baseball team needs an environment in which it can focus solely on baseball. I think that when you play baseball in this environment, you can perform better, and accordingly, more fans visit the ballpark, which ultimately allows the community and the club to develop at the same time."

CEO Lee continued "Based on mutual trust, I would like to explore partnerships to create this environment together. He stressed that he will review new possibilities by having the mind of 'the second foundation' and reset the direction so that more fans can sympathize with and love the club.

At Changwon NC Park in late March, a structure (ruber) in the stadium fell and a visitor was hit. A total of three people were injured, one of whom died during treatment. Since then, Changwon NC Park has been temporarily closed for safety checks.

At the end of last month, all 313 louvers (231 baseball stadiums and 82 parking lots) that caused the accident were demolished.

NC, which had to play without training properly for a long time, also expected to go home, but it was not easy.

Changwon NC Park, which had been closed due to a crowd death accident, will reopen on the 30th. The scene where the louver on the outside wall of the stadium has been demolished. Changwon = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.5.30/

A joint task force consisting of Changwon City, Changwon Facilities Corporation, and NC clubs inspected the stadium facilities and completed safety measures, but the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport did not make a decision to reopen.

In addition, Changwon City has avoided responsibility throughout the accident and has been lukewarm in accident investigations.

NC, which was on the verge of playing the season without a home stadium, decided to use Ulsan Munsu Stadium as a temporary substitute home stadium. Ulsan City also actively cooperated with NC.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport took a step back when public opinion in Changwon was not good. Whether to use it or not is authorized by the management entity, the mayor, the county head, and the head of the district office.

Only then did Changwon make a move. It announced that it plans to complete the maintenance of the Changwon NC Park facilities by the 18th. NC responded by "The schedule announced by Changwon City is not fixed, but maintenance is completed" and "We will decide on future plans."

Changwon City urged NC to return to Changwon with a laughable seven-line poem called 'Dinos Comeback Home'. It was a move that was conscious of local commercial districts. However, only criticism continued that the incident, which led to the death accident, resulted in a shameful seven-line poem.

After twists and turns, NC returned to NC Park again starting with the Hanwha Eagles match on the 30th. He will be able to play a proper home game in 62 days.

NC Dinos CEO Lee Jin-man held an official briefing on the club's position and future actions at Changwon NC Park on the 30th. Representative Lee is greeting. Changwon = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.5.30/

I returned home, but I had a heart of gold. CEO Lee conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families of the accident and the injured, and at the same time expressed his gratitude to those who helped, including the KBO in Ulsan.

CEO Lee "In the meantime, despite various past events and difficulties the club has experienced, we have tried to take root and establish ourselves in the local community." It seems that efforts in this area are not recognized for spending hundreds of millions of won on donations and youth activities. There seems to be a little more unreasonable treatment, and through this accident, Gudane experienced a situation where his survival itself was threatened. I thought maintaining the status quo wasn't the answer, I needed improvement" he said.

CEO Lee continued, `We will do something rational and reasonable for the club and the fans, not emotional or irrational. The request was immediately resolved and presented. By item, start to finish. He asked for a detailed answer on the expected budget and how to secure the budget. However, since we can't wait for Changwon City's answer, we'll also review (moving to the old town)." "I hope the solution will not be changed or overturned depending on the results of the election next year when there is an election for local government heads."," he stressed.

As for the new location, there is an environment in which people think rather than mentioning the name of the region. I hope it is not an environment where external interests are used, poor conditions, or lack of facilities. The club is thinking of a home base where they can only focus on baseball and find it comfortably and safely" he said.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.