신정락 확진에 프로야구 비상…KBO "2군 경기 중단 검토"<br /><br />A South Korean baseball pitcher has tested positive with COVID-19, becoming the first sports figure in the country to be infected.<br />The Korea Baseball Organization said late Monday that Shin Jung-rak of the Hanwha Eagles was confirmed after showing symptoms since Saturday.<br />Shin's route of transmission is likely to be released early Tuesday.<br />The results will decide the fate of the KBO season, especially on the next match scheduled between Hanwha and Doosan Bears on Tuesday evening.<br />Under the league's health and safety rules, any player, team or league staff that have come into contact with Shin will be quarantined for 14 days.<br />The rest of the team will be allowed to continue on with the season.<br />