Explosive Threat at Seoul Baseball Game Targeting Shohei Ohtani: Latest Updates

South Korea’s Vancouver Consulate in the Spotlight

On Wednesday, a potentially terrifying incident unfolded at Seoul’s Geochok Sky Dome during a major-league baseball game.

The Unnerving Threat

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, recently signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, found himself at the center of a bomb threat just before the game commenced.

The threat, surprisingly, was directed not at the stadium officials or the local authorities in Seoul, but at the South Korean consulate in Vancouver.

A Close Call

Vancouver consular official Hayden Han confirmed the reception of the threatening email, sparking immediate concern.

“But nothing happened,” he stated with visible relief, as authorities swiftly responded to the alarming situation.

Thorough Investigation Ensues

Reports indicated that the email sender, purportedly a Japanese lawyer with a history of similar threats, targeted Ohtani in this latest incident.

Despite the tense atmosphere, a comprehensive search of the stadium by over 150 police officers yielded no explosives, ensuring the safety of all present.

Game On

Amidst the security sweep, preparations for the game continued seamlessly, with the Dodgers showcasing their star signings and drawing significant attention to the opening series in Seoul.

As the Dodger-Padres matchup approached, the focus shifted from the threat to the excitement of the game itself.

— With files from The Associated Press

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