Jung Hoo L.: Giants outfielder detained at LAX, released within an hour
Jung Hoo Lee, a Giants outfielder arriving from South Korea for FanFest, was held about an hour at LAX before being released over a paperwork issue.
Jan 21, 2026Los Angeles, CACountry of origin: South Korea

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained for about an hour at Los Angeles International Airport while arriving from his native South Korea ahead of a scheduled Giants FanFest appearance. His agent, Scott Boras, said the detention was to resolve a paperwork issue and was 'not anything political,' suggesting Lee may have forgotten a document. A spokesperson for Rep. Nancy Pelosi said her office worked with the Giants, congressional partners, and federal liaisons to help secure his release, after which Lee was let go.
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- San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained by immigration agents at LAX Airport, team confirms
CBS News·Jan 22, 2026
- Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee released from detainment at Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco Chronicle·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
- Giants star Jung Hoo Lee detained by CBP
San Francisco Standard·Jan 21, 2026
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