The Doosan Bears invited firefighters and their families to the ballpark to honor their dedication to public safety.
On June 16, during a home game against the KT Wiz at Seoul's Jamsil Stadium, the team held its 'Firefighter Family Day' event, welcoming a total of 1,119 guests, including active firefighters, their families, and the families of fallen firefighters.
This year marks the third iteration of the event, aimed at expressing gratitude for the sacrifices made by firefighters.
The invitation was made possible through the initiative of Park Jung-won, chairman of Doosan Group and owner of the Doosan Bears, who has shown a strong commitment to supporting firefighters through programs like 'Caring for Firefighter Families.'
Before the game, Kim So-su, an 83-year-old retired firefighter who served for 35 years, threw the ceremonial first pitch. His sons, Kim Sung-eun (fire lieutenant at Gangbuk Fire Station) and Kim Sung-min (fire lieutenant at Gyeonggi Siheung Fire Station), participated in the event by performing the first and second pitches, respectively.
After the second inning, Park Jung-won personally visited the stands where firefighter families were seated to express his appreciation. He presented Kim So-su with a framed jersey featuring the number 119, along with other commemorative gifts. In return, Kim Sung-min gifted Park a bag made from recycled firefighting gear.
Reflecting on the event, Kim So-su stated, "I feel the greatest fulfillment when I see citizens living safely and happily. I sincerely thank Doosan Group for their continued warm support for firefighters."
Kim Sung-min added, "It was a very happy day for me to see my father proudly wearing his firefighting uniform again after a long time."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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