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June 25, 2026

Korea Cracks Down on K-pop and Sports Ticket Scalpers

South Korea's Culture Ministry reported 15 people to police for reselling concert and sports tickets at inflated prices, with markups reaching up to 8 times the original value. The crackdown identified illegal activity on secondhand trading platforms between January and June, including one seller who resold 110 baseball tickets. Authorities are stepping up enforcement to protect fans from ticket scams.
Why It Matters
If you're planning to catch K-pop concerts or baseball games in Korea, knowing about ticket scalping enforcement helps you understand pricing issues and supports legitimate ticket buying.
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