{
  "id": 15349906,
  "title": "Jeonbuk National University sociology students win top prizes in presentation competition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jeonbuk-national-university-sociology-students-win-top-prizes-in-15349906",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20261018/jeonbuk-national-university-sociology-students-win-top-prizes-in-presentation-competition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Students from Jeonbuk National University's Department of Sociology secured top honors in an academic presentation competition, showcasing projects that explored urban history, youth anxiety, and changes in university life from a sociological perspective. Kim Min-seo and Jang Eun-seong were named the grand prize winners in a competition organized by the Korean Sociological Association in anticipation of the 2027 ISA World Congress of Sociology, which will be held in Gwangju from July 4-10 next year.\n\nThe ISA, an international organization for sociologists, will convene the congress in Gwangju, a city poised to host a significant global event. Two other teams were recognized with excellence awards during the competition. Bae Sol and Seon Hwa-pyeong, along with Kim Se-jeong and Kim Yong-man, each received commendation for their respective presentations.\n\nThe grand prize-winning team delved into the theme “How We Remember Gwangju,” employing a sociological approach to examine the city's history and urban spaces. Their research encompassed a broad spectrum of locations, including the former South Jeolla Provincial Office and Jeonil Building 245, providing a comprehensive view of Gwangju's sociocultural landscape.",
  "summary": "Students from Jeonbuk National University’s Department of Sociology won top honors in an academic presentation competition for projects examining urban history, youth anxiety and changes in university life from a sociological perspective. The department said Friday that Kim Min-seo and Jang Eun-seong won the grand prize in a presentation competition organized by the Korean Sociological…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Jeonbuk National University sociology students win top prizes in presentation competition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jeonbuk-national-university-sociology-students-win-top-prizes-in",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:27:03.000Z"
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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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