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Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee briefly detained at LAX Jan. 21 due to missing paperwork, released after swift resolution.
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.
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.
The team confirmed the situation was resolved quickly, and Lee is now in the country.
He is set to join spring training in February and represent South Korea in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
No charges were filed, and the specific nature of the paperwork issue was not disclosed.
El jardinero de los Gigantes Jung Hoo Lee fue detenido brevemente en el Aeropuerto de Los Ángeles el 21 de enero debido a falta de documentos, liberado después de una rápida resolución.