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High intl interest for S Korea's K-League media rights

SportzPower Team
Apr 28, 2020 18:04

SEOUL: With major sports on hold around the world, South Korean football's K-League has garnered positive interest for the media rights to the upcoming season from broadcasters in 10 foreign territories, with more buy-ins expected. 

South Korea has brought COVID-19 outbreak under control thanks to an extensive "trace, test and treat" programme, and its football season will start on May 8, shortly after baseball resumes on May 5, both behind closed doors, AFP reports.

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