The Koreans were knocked out of the Classic at the group stage for the third time in a row in Tokyo in March, and three players were this week fined and handed community service for drinking during the event.

Team technical chief Cho Kye-hyeon apologised for scandal as the squad for Hangzhou was named with the future in mind.

"I am sure these young players had a lot to think about, after watching the World Baseball Classic situation play out," Cho said, according to Yonhap. 

"I hope they will learn from it. 

"And we as a staff also wanted to instil in them a sense of pride for representing the nation."

South Korea has opted not to pick any players over the age of 25 for Hangzhou 2022, as they bid to win Asian Games gold for the fourth consecutive time.

Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) MVP Lee Jung-hoo of the Kiwoom Heroes is a star name in the squad and is expected to provide hitting power.

He is one of just three outfielders in the 24-man squad.

Pitcher Jang Hyun-seok, at 19 is the youngest member of the line-up, and is currently playing in high school but is expected to be the number one pick in the next KBO draft.

"After the early elimination at the World Baseball Classic, these Asian Games will be the next international event, and our goal is to win the gold medal," said team manager Ryu Joong-il. 

"I will make sure the players and the coaching staff will all trust one another, so that we can bring home some good news."