The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) has suspended matches on August 5 and 6 due to abnormally high temperatures that have been breaking historical records in recent days. The country is experiencing one of the strongest heatwaves in recorded history. Just in the past week, the temperature record has been broken three times, with thermometers reaching +42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The league's decision came a day after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol urged that the abnormal heat be treated as a national disaster and instructed authorities to take additional measures to protect the population. A maximum heat warning remains in effect in Seoul. This alert is issued when the heat index reaches 38 degrees Celsius and the air temperature is forecasted to be no lower than +39 degrees Celsius. The KBO stated that matches cannot be held until additional safety measures are implemented for players, fans, and stadium staff. According to local media, ten matches scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled. The reasons include not only the weather conditions but also real cases of spectators feeling unwell. On Tuesday, during a game between the SSG Landers and LG Twins in Incheon, one fan lost consciousness, presumably due to heatstroke. The match had to be halted for nine minutes while the affected individual was taken away by ambulance. Additionally, the SSG Landers club reported that medical assistance was required for another 25 spectators during this match. The day before, the league had already canceled two games in Seoul and Gwangju after similar incidents involving fans. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, from mid-May to early August, 2,221 people have been affected by the consequences of the heat. During this period, around 19 deaths related to extremely high temperatures have been reported. The league has already convened an emergency meeting with representatives from clubs and the players' association to discuss additional safety measures in case the abnormal heat continues.