{
  "id": 10165996,
  "title": "North Korea shows weightlifting prowess in Nagoya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/north-korea-shows-weightlifting-prowess-in-nagoya",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T07:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260927/north-korea-shows-weightlifting-prowess-in-nagoya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Korea's Ri Won-ju secured the men's 70-kilogram weightlifting title at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday. The event took place at the Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Center in Nagoya, Japan. Ri lifted a total of 349 kilograms, with a 151-kilogram snatch and an 198-kilogram clean and jerk. Prior to the Games, Ri had struggled in other events such as gymnastics and canoeing.",
  "summary": "North Korea’s Ri Won-ju claimed the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men’s 70-kilogram weightlifting title on Saturday, showcasing overwhelming strength in the clean and jerk. With the country struggling in gymnastics, canoeing and other events, all five of its gold medals so far have come from weightlifting. Ri won the gold medal in the men’s 70kg category at the Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprise…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ri Won-ju wins men's 70kg weightlifting title",
    "Lifts total of 349kg at Asian Games",
    "Prior struggled in gymnastics and canoeing"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "North Korea shows weightlifting prowess in Nagoya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/north-korea-shows-weightlifting-prowess-in-nagoya-10169425",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:12:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}