{
  "id": 13879992,
  "title": "Ex-US lawmaker underscores Seoul-Washington ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ex-us-lawmaker-underscores-seoul-washington-ties-13879992",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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, led a delegation from the Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) on a visit to Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul on Sunday. The purpose of the delegation was to underscore the strong ties between the United States and South Korea. During the service, Pence shared his family's personal ties to the Korean Peninsula and expressed gratitude to the church's senior pastor, Rev. Lee Young-hoon, as well as the congregation for their warm welcome. The delegation comprised other former U.S. lawmakers, including David Trone, Ron Klein, Mimi Walters, and Elizabeth Esty, along with FMC CEO Peter Weichlein.\n\nPence conveyed his deep appreciation to Rev. Lee Young-hoon and the congregation for their gracious hospitality. He acknowledged the significance of praying and worshipping together, emphasizing the blessing of such an experience. In sharing his personal story, Pence recounted that his late father, a U.S. veteran, had fought in the Korean War (1950-1953) and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Decades earlier, his father was among the many young Americans who came to Korea to contribute to the nation's well-being and stability.",
  "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…",
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:07:02.000Z"
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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."
}