TOKYO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - South Korean first baseman Kim Tae-kyun has joined Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines on a three-year deal worth around $6 million.

"My aim is to help Lotte win a championship," the power-hitting 27-year-old told Saturday's Japanese media. "I hope to play a full season without injuries next year and I expect to put up solid numbers."

Kim, who helped South Korea reach the final of the World Baseball Classic earlier this year where they lost to Japan, will also get performance-linked bonuses at Lotte.

Kim was the biggest name in Korea's free agent market. Despite being slowed by a concussion he suffered early last season he batted .330 with 19 home runs and 62 RBI.

He decided to move across the sea to Japan after failing to reach an agreement with his former team the Hanwha Eagles. (Reporting by Alastair Himmer. Editing by Peter Rutherford. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)