The Gwangju Police Agency has launched a crackdown on ticket scalping ahead of the KBO League playoffs.
Officers will begin enforcement operations starting with Game 1 of the semifinal playoff series between the Kia Tigers and LG Twins at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Saturday.
At the venue, police will operate a joint booth with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Baseball Organization to promote anti-scalping awareness.
Under an amendment to the National Sports Promotion Act, ticket scalping carries a penalty of up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 10 million won ($7,470). Informants may also receive a reward of up to 50 percent of any surcharge imposed on sellers, capped at 50 times the ticket's sale price.
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