The KIA coaching staff and foreign players departing for spring camp for the 2026 season left for Amami Oshima, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the 22nd.

KIA, which trained in Irvine, California, last year, chose Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, as the first training site. Shim Jae-hak, KIA Director General, said, "We trained in the United States and did not get the results we wanted," and added, "Even considering the time difference, we assessed that Japan is better. When we conducted an on-site inspection, it was an environment perfect for focusing solely on training."

KIA's foreign players Castro, Oller, Dale and Nail strike a pose. Jan. 22, 2026

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