{
  "id": 15992435,
  "title": "Silla gold crown: A century of Korean-Swedish friendship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/silla-gold-crown-a-century-of-korean-swedish-friendship-15992435",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T03:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261022/silla-gold-crown-a-century-of-korean-swedish-friendship"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1926, a remarkable bond was forged between Korea and Sweden when Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Louise embarked on a historic visit to Korea. The visit took place during October, a month that has since become synonymous with Korean-Swedish friendship due to the Nobel Prize announcements. During their stay, the Crown Prince played a pivotal role in the excavation of a Silla period tomb in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. This tomb, named Seobongchong, was discovered to contain a majestic gold crown that left the Crown Prince in awe, to the extent that he reportedly exclaimed, \"The thrill surpasses becoming king.\"\n\nThe excavation of the tomb brought together the young Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, who later ascended to the throne as King Gustaf VI Adolf, and Choe Nam-ju, a young and ambitious Korean archaeologist who would later become my father. This shared interest in archaeology laid the foundation for a lifelong friendship and professional connection that predated the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations. The friendship was nurtured through a series of warm correspondences and personal exchanges over the years, creating a lasting chapter in the history of Korean-Swedish relations that continues to inspire future generations of Koreans.",
  "summary": "I have maintained extraordinary ties with Sweden, a nation in the spotlight each October due to the Nobel Prize announcements. This year, Oct. 10 also marked the centenary of the historic 1926 visit to Korea by Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Louise. During their visit, the Crown Prince took part in the excavation of a Silla period tomb in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. The…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Silla gold crown: A century of Korean-Swedish friendship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/silla-gold-crown-a-century-of-korean-swedish-friendship",
        "published": "2026-10-22T02:57:04.000Z"
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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."
}