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flag Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee briefly detained at LAX Jan. 21 due to missing paperwork, released after swift resolution.

flag San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, 27, was briefly detained at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, upon arriving from South Korea due to a paperwork issue involving missing documentation. flag The incident occurred during a routine screening by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Lee was released after authorities resolved the matter with assistance from the Giants, congressional offices including Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s, and legal representatives. flag The team confirmed the situation was resolved quickly, and Lee is now in the country. flag He is set to join spring training in February and represent South Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. flag No charges were filed, and the specific nature of the paperwork issue was not disclosed.

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