KBO suspends four Lotte Giants players over gambling venue visits
The Korea Baseball Organization suspended four Lotte Giants players after confirming they visited an electronic betting venue in Tainan, Taiwan, during spring training. Kim Dong-hyok received a 50-game ban, while Ko Seung-min, Kim Se-min and Na Seung-yup each received 30-game suspensions; the KBO said further sanctions could follow the ongoing police investigation.
The suspensions establish immediate sporting penalties, with further sanctions possible after the police investigation.