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KBO cancels games due to extreme heatwave in South Korea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:31 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

KBO cancels games due to extreme heatwave in South Korea

Summary

All games in South Korea's professional baseball league have been canceled for August 5 and 6 amid a severe heatwave. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) cited risks to player and spectator safety due to record-high temperatures, which have reached 42.5C. The cancellations affect 10 scheduled games, with many spectators having suffered heat-related illnesses in recent outings. President Lee Jae Myung has urged authorities to treat the heatwave as a national disaster. KBO plans to hold an emergency meeting to discuss further safety measures.

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By the Numbers

•KBO cancels August 5-6 games due to extreme temperatures.
•Record highs of 42.5C have been reported in South Korea.
•Over 2,200 cases of heat-related illnesses occurred recently.
•Emergency meeting planned to establish safety protocols.

Latest Updates

6:31 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea pro baseball league cancels games over heatwave

What they're saying

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South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a record-setting heatwave that has sent spectators to hospital.According to local reports, 10 games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday across the country were cancelled.
— Yahoo Sports

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