Golf practice at playgrounds could come at a price

The Korea Herald · Hwang Sun-jun · 2026-10-28 04:35 UTC

Practicing your golf swing at a children’s playground could soon draw more than parental complaints, as defying an order to stop could bring a fine of up to 3

Proposed rule change would ban sports activities that endanger children at playgrounds from February 2027

Practicing your golf swing at a children’s playground could soon draw more than parental complaints, as defying an order to stop could bring a fine of up to 3 million won ($2,240).

Korea is proposing to ban sports activities that could endanger children at playgrounds, including golf and baseball, under a rule change planned to take effect in February 2027.

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