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  "id": 12288179,
  "title": "Into Africa, with a fluttering heart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/into-africa-with-a-fluttering-heart-12288179",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261006/into-africa-with-a-fluttering-heart"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From July 16-26, I had the opportunity to attend the General Assembly and Academic Conference of the International Association for Mission Studies at the University of South Africa in Johannesburg. During this time, I delivered a presentation in the Gender and Mission study group. My journey began with a one-night layover in Singapore at Incheon International Airport before boarding an 11-hour flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival past 7 p.m., it was already dark, and I was cautious due to the concerns I had heard about the security situation in South Africa. Fortunately, I met the arranged hotel driver and made my way to the hotel in the southern part of the continent, where I stayed for the conference. The region was experiencing late autumn or early winter, with cool mornings and evenings. To adjust to the significant change in climate from Singapore's hot summer, I layered my clothing. The conference was a valuable experience, where I attended keynote addresses, plenary lectures, and various academic discussions.",
  "summary": "From July 16-26, I attended the General Assembly and Academic Conference of the International Association for Mission Studies held at the University of South Africa in Johannesburg, There, I presented a paper in the Gender and Mission study group. Departing from Incheon International Airport, I had a one-night layover in Singapore before embarking on an 11-hour flight to Johannesburg. I arrived…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Into Africa, with a fluttering heart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/into-africa-with-a-fluttering-heart",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:52:03.000Z"
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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."
}