Getting Started
Wanted to understand how Korea Gas Corporation’s basketball team operates since it’s not your typical pro sports setup. Grabbed my laptop, opened Google, and typed basic questions like “Does KOGAS pay players salaries?” and “Is this team for employees only?”. Most stuff was in Korean though, so I hit Chrome’s translate button till my eyes crossed.
Deep Dive Challenges
Searched Korean job forums using translated keywords like “KOGAS basketball employment”. Found ex-players mentioning wild details:
- Players work 8-hour corporate shifts before practice
- Team budget comes from employee recreation funds
- No draft system – HR recruits tall guys from colleges
Got stuck verifying salary info until I dug up 2020 leaked payroll docs showing players earn average office worker wages, not athlete pay. Weirdest find? Their “home court” is literally a company parking lot with hoops installed!
The Reality Check
Realized this team exists in corporate twilight zone:
- Players get company IDs not jerseys
- Wins mean departmental bonuses, not trophies
- Injured players get reassigned to pipeline duty
Knew I nailed it when discovering their coach doubles as health & safety manager who schedules games around audit seasons.
Wrap Up Thoughts
Honestly thought it’d be semi-pro stuff. Instead found a glorified corporate club where guys balance spreadsheets and jump shots. Makes you wonder if their MVP award is just an “Employee of the Month” plaque.
