{
  "id": 1653178,
  "title": "Politicians call for unity on death anniv. of ex-President Kim Dae-jung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/politicians-call-for-unity-on-death-anniv-of-ex-president-kim-dae-jung",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:34:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818006900315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul marked the 17th anniversary of former President Kim Dae-jung's passing on Tuesday, with key politicians from rival parties calling for national unity. Attendees included National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik and Kim Min-seok, the newly elected leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP). At the Seoul National Cemetery, where Kim is buried, a ceremony honored his legacy and his commitment to democracy. Cho emphasized that the National Assembly would uphold Kim's spirit of unity and pragmatism, striving to strengthen democracy, protect people's livelihoods, and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula. Kim, who recently took on the role of DP chief, paid respects to his predecessor before delivering a speech that urged bipartisan efforts to learn from and honor Kim's democratic values. The late president, a prominent opposition leader and pro-democracy advocate, served as president from 1998 to 2003 before passing away in 2009. Known for his role in facilitating the first inter-Korean summit with North Korea in 2000 and winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote democracy and reconciliation, Kim's contributions remain a guiding light for the nation.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Key politicians of the rival parties called for natio...",
  "key_points": [
    "17th anniversary of Kim Dae-jung's death marked in Seoul",
    "National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik attends ceremony",
    "DP leader Kim Min-seok urges bipartisan unity for democracy"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Politicians from rival parties marking the anniversary of ex-President Kim Dae-jung's passing are signalling a commitment to unity, democracy, and peace on the Korean Peninsula, in line with his legacy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}