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Incheon Baseball Game Proceeds in 35°C Heat While Gwangju Game Canceled at 28°C

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An Incheon baseball game proceeded despite temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 F).
  • A game in Gwangju was canceled due to lower temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius (82 F).
  • The decision to play in Incheon, despite the heat, has drawn criticism.

A professional baseball game between the LG Twins and SSG Landers proceeded on August 4th in Incheon, despite sweltering temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). The decision to play the game in Incheon, which is currently experiencing a heatwave, has sparked controversy, especially when contrasted with a game cancellation in Gwangju under significantly cooler conditions.

In stark contrast, a scheduled game in Gwangju was canceled due to a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). This discrepancy has led to questions and frustration among fans and observers, highlighting what some perceive as inconsistent application of heat-related protocols in the league.

The article implies that while a standard has been set for game cancellations due to weather, the application in Incheon has led to significant discomfort, with the home team, SSG, potentially facing particular challenges. The phrase "곡소리(?)가 날 수밖에 없었다" suggests audible groans or complaints were unavoidable under the circumstances in Incheon.

The headline questions the decision-making process, asking "35 degrees in Incheon is playing, 28 degrees in Gwangju is canceled... What on earth is going on?" This framing emphasizes the perceived illogicality and the resulting complaints from the Incheon situation.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.