{
  "id": 14895749,
  "title": "Egypt marks 53rd anniversary of Armed Forces Day in Seoul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/egypt-marks-53rd-anniversary-of-armed-forces-day-in-seoul-14895749",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261016/egypt-marks-53rd-anniversary-of-armed-forces-day-in-seoul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Egypt commemorated the 53rd anniversary of its Armed Forces Day in Seoul, South Korea. The Defense Attaché Office of the Embassy of Egypt in Seoul organized a reception at its residence in Seongbuk District to celebrate the occasion. Over 100 guests attended the event, including high-ranking military officials, ambassadors, and defense attachés from various countries.\n\nRear Adm. Kim Kyung-cheol, commander of the Republic of Korea Navy Logistics Command, participated in the ceremony along with other dignitaries. The celebration recognized Egypt's military operations against Israeli forces during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, which took place on October 6. In appreciation for strengthening defense cooperation between Korea and Egypt, Egypt's defense attaché to Korea, Commodore Ahmed Elhadidi, presented Rear Adm. Kim with a plaque of appreciation.\n\nThe event highlighted the significance of continued military cooperation and the exchange between the two nations, with emphasis on the objectives achieved in support of their mutual interests in recent times.",
  "summary": "The Defense Attaché Office of the Embassy of Egypt in Seoul hosted a reception on Thursday at its residence in Seongbuk District, Seoul, to mark the 53rd anniversary of Egypt’s Armed Forces Day. The reception was attended by more than 100 guests, including Rear Adm. Kim Kyung-cheol, commander of the Republic of Korea Navy Logistics Command, ambassadors and defense attachés from countries…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Egypt marks 53rd anniversary of Armed Forces Day in Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/egypt-marks-53rd-anniversary-of-armed-forces-day-in-seoul",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:42:03.000Z"
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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."
}