From left: Lee Jung-hoo, Tony Vitello and Willy Adames pose for a picture at a cultural space in Nuha-dong, Jongno-gu, central Seoul, Tuesday. (Yonhap)
From left: Lee Jung-hoo, Tony Vitello and Willy Adames pose for a picture at a cultural space in Nuha-dong, Jongno-gu, central Seoul, Tuesday. (Yonhap)

San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo and shortstop Willy Adames, as well as the club’s new manager Tony Vitello, are in Seoul from Tuesday to Wednesday for a short trip packed with cultural events and a clinic for high school players.

From left: Willy Adames, Lee Jung-hoo, chef Choi Hyun-seok and Tony Vitello pose for a picture after taking part in a traditiona Korean cooking class on Tuesday. (Joint Press Corps)
From left: Willy Adames, Lee Jung-hoo, chef Choi Hyun-seok and Tony Vitello pose for a picture after taking part in a traditiona Korean cooking class on Tuesday. (Joint Press Corps)

Cultural programs on the first day of the trio's trip included meeting star chef Choi Hyun-seok for a traditional Korean cooking class and visiting Namdaemun Market.

On Wednesday, the Giants' stars will host a clinic for about 60 players from Whimoon High School, Lee’s alma mater, and Deoksu High School. Former Giants infielder Hwang Jae-gyun will join Lee and Adames as a guest instructor.

From left: Tony Vitello, Willy Adames and Lee Jung-hoo eat street food at Namdaemun Market on Tuesday. (San Francisco Giants)
From left: Tony Vitello, Willy Adames and Lee Jung-hoo eat street food at Namdaemun Market on Tuesday. (San Francisco Giants)

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