Record Heatwave Forces KBO to Cancel All Games for August 5-6; Emergency Meeting Set for August 6 to Discuss Heat Measures

The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) has made the decision to cancel all professional baseball games scheduled for August 5 and 6. This move comes in response to an unprecedented heatwave gripping the country, which has pushed the league to the brink of disruption.

The cancellations affect ten games originally slated to take place in Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Incheon, and Gwangju. The decision was announced on August 5 at 1 p.m. This action follows closely on the heels of the KBO implementing tiered operational standards for games just two days prior, designed to manage play during extreme heat.

An emergency executive committee meeting has been convened for August 6. The primary agenda for this meeting will be to discuss and formulate further countermeasures against the escalating heatwave. The league is grappling with how to ensure player safety and maintain the integrity of the season amidst the severe weather conditions.