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  "id": 1466878,
  "title": "Lee expresses condolences over deadly quake in Indonesia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lee-expresses-condolences-over-deadly-quake-in-indonesia-1466878",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T10:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260817/lee-expresses-condolences-over-deadly-quake-in-indonesia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung conveyed his deepest sympathies to the victims of a catastrophic earthquake that struck Indonesia, alongside hopes for the safe return of those who are still unaccounted for. In a post on X, Lee lamented the extensive destruction wrought by the quake, addressing the Korean government's condolences to the victims and their families who have lost relatives and homes due to this sudden calamity. He expressed optimism that recovery operations would be expedited under the direction of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, enabling the affected communities to resume their normal routines. Lee also voiced hope that the maximum number of people would be rescued and reunited with their families. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Indonesia on Saturday, resulting in at least 51 casualties by Sunday, according to international news media.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed his condolences to the victims of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia and hoped for the safe return of those who remain missing. \"I am deeply saddened by the devastating damage caused by the earthquake,\" Lee wrote in a post on X. \"On behalf of the Korean government, I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and the bereaved families who lost their…",
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        "published": "2026-08-17T07:22:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee expresses condolences over deadly quake in Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lee-expresses-condolences-over-deadly-quake-in-indonesia",
        "published": "2026-08-17T08:34:55.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesia-quake-as-rescue-work",
        "published": "2026-08-17T10:14:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee expresses condolences over deadly quake in Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lee-expresses-condolences-over-deadly-quake-in-indonesia-1468676",
        "published": "2026-08-17T11:12:03.000Z"
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        "title": "Indonesia quake death toll rises to 68, thousands left homeless",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/indonesia-quake-death-toll-rises-to-68-thousands-left-homeless",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:17:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Thousands awaiting aid in Indonesia after earthquake kills 68",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/thousands-awaiting-aid-in-indonesia-after-earthquake-kills-68",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:28:22.000Z"
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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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