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  "id": 14104908,
  "title": "(2nd LD) Lee stresses importance of U.S. alliance, says submissive stance should be shunned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/2nd-ld-lee-stresses-importance-of-u-s-alliance-says-submissive-stance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:05:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
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    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261013004152315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung highlighted the significance of South Korea's alliance with the United States during a Cabinet meeting, while cautioning against a submissive approach in diplomatic relations. The remarks came amidst concerns over potential friction in the Seoul-Washington alliance, particularly due to limitations faced by South Korea in intelligence sharing by the U.S. Lee stressed that diplomacy should prioritize safeguarding national interests and maintaining national dignity, rejecting any submissive or kowtowing stance. The guiding principle of South Korea's diplomacy, according to the president, is pragmatism, with national interests being the most crucial factor. Lee emphasized that the South Korea-U.S. alliance is vital and requires continuous debate, discussion, and coordination to address any differences that may arise. The recent agreement on U.S. investment projects in South Korea, a result of extensive negotiations, underscores the government's commitment to serving national interests. Lee expressed the government's determination to protect and safeguard national interests, resolving any differences or misunderstandings that may occur. Earlier, South Korea's Ambassador to the U.S., Kang Kyung-wha, acknowledged progress in improving intelligence cooperation between Seoul and Washington, while recognizing ongoing limitations in high-level communication with the White House.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday stressed the impor...",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(URGENT) Lee calls for diplomacy focused on national interest, says submissive stance should be shunned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/urgent-lee-calls-for-diplomacy-focused-on-national-interest-says",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:19:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee stresses importance of US alliance, says submissive stance should be shunned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lee-stresses-importance-of-us-alliance-says-submissive-stance-should",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:27:03.000Z"
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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."
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