{
  "id": 10605393,
  "title": "Spiritual legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/spiritual-legacy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T04:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260929/spiritual-legacy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recently, a close friend of mine unexpectedly rented a house on Jeju Island for an extended stay and invited me to visit. Upon my arrival, a stunning rainbow graced the Jeju sky, arching from the airport to a seaside cafe. Welcoming me with a smile, she affectionately called me \"the woman who brought the rainbow.\" As we drove along the coastal road, we stopped at romantic beach cafes, savoring local delicacies such as wild abalone seaweed soup.\n\nJeju Island is renowned for its primeval lava forests, known as \"gotjawal,\" and small volcanic cones, called \"oreum.\" Just an hour's flight from Seoul, these natural wonders give the island a tranquil, tropical ambiance. However, the reason my friend chose to stay there for so long became clear. Her college-aged son, who had traveled extensively to places like New York, Florida, Hawaii, Tokyo, and Kyoto, experienced a cultural shock that prompted him to reflect profoundly on the meaning of life. He yearned for a place where he could breathe freely and live surrounded by breathtaking nature. Consequently, his mother selected Jeju as the perfect destination. While maintaining her base in Seoul, her son found solace and fulfillment in his newfound haven on the island.",
  "summary": "Recently, a close friend unexpectedly rented a house on Jeju Island for a long-term stay and invited me to visit. The moment I arrived, a beautiful rainbow stretched across the Jeju sky, from the airport toward a seaside cafe. Welcoming me with a smile, she called me “the woman who brought the rainbow.” We drove along the coastal road, stopping at romantic beach cafes for coffee and enjoying…",
  "key_points": [
    "My friend stayed on Jeju Island for an extended visit.",
    "Jeju Island known for primeval lava forests and volcanic cones.",
    "Son's cultural shock led to seeking tranquility on the island."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development underscores the quest for serenity and spiritual rejuvenation, as a young individual seeks solace in nature, away from the pressures of modern life, and finds a sense of fulfillment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Spiritual legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/spiritual-legacy-10608831",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:47:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}