{
  "id": 13876685,
  "title": "Ex-US lawmaker underscores Seoul-Washington ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ex-us-lawmaker-underscores-seoul-washington-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261012/ex-us-lawmaker-underscores-seoul-washington-ties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former U.S. congressman Greg Pence, brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, visited Seoul's Yoido Full Gospel Church on Sunday, representing the Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC). The delegation aimed to emphasize the strong ties between South Korea and the United States. At the Sunday service, Pence shared his family's personal ties to the Korean Peninsula and expressed gratitude to Rev. Lee Young-hoon and the congregation for their warm reception. The FMC delegation also consisted of former U.S. lawmakers David Trone, Ron Klein, Mimi Walters, and Elizabeth Esty, along with FMC CEO Peter Weichlein. Pence conveyed his deep appreciation for the welcome provided by Rev. Lee and the congregation, stating, \"It is a great blessing to pray and worship together with all of you.\" He recounted the story of his late father, a U.S. veteran who participated in the Korean War in the 1950-53 conflict and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Decades ago, Pence's father was among numerous young Americans who traveled to Korea.",
  "summary": "Greg Pence, a former U.S. congressman and the older brother of former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, visited Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul on Sunday as part of a delegation from the Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC), highlighting the enduring bond between Korea and the United States. During the Sunday service, the former lawmaker shared his family's personal connection to the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former U.S. congressman Greg Pence visits Seoul's Yoido Full Gospel Church.",
    "Pence emphasizes strong ties between South Korea and the United States.",
    "Pence shares family's personal ties to the Korean Peninsula."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The visit by former lawmakers through a religious delegation reinforces the enduring diplomatic and cultural connections that underpin the long-standing security partnership between the United States and South Korea.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Ex-US lawmaker underscores Seoul-Washington ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ex-us-lawmaker-underscores-seoul-washington-ties-13879992",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}