Korean Professional Baseball, known as the KBO League, is the top professional baseball league in South Korea. Established in 1982, it features ten teams that compete in a regular season followed by playoffs. The league has gained popularity for its exciting games and passionate fan base, often drawing large crowds to stadiums. The KBO League operates under a system similar to Major League Baseball, with teams playing a 144-game regular season. Notable teams include the Doosan Bears and the Samsung Lions. The league has also produced talented players who have successfully transitioned to Major League Baseball in the United States.