{
  "id": 18072301,
  "title": "Sunken treasures reveal secrets of Goryeo Korean maritime route",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/sunken-treasures-reveal-secrets-of-goryeo-korean-maritime-route",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T05:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20261104/sunken-treasures-reveal-secrets-of-goryeo-korean-maritime-route"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The sunken treasures off the coast of Taean have revealed secrets of the Goryeo Korean maritime route, shedding light on the statecraft, commerce, and seafaring of the 13th century. The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage discovered two Goryeo Dynasty shipwrecks, Mado No. 5 and Mado No. 6, which provide invaluable insights into the sophisticated tax-grain shipping networks that supported the Goryeo capital of Gaegyeong. The excavation of Mado No. 5 recovered 54 artifacts, including bronze vessels, rope, anchors, and preserved rice straw, along with 26 inscribed wooden tags that document the cargo's journey. The findings highlight the resilience and ingenuity of Goryeo maritime ventures, even during the harsh winter months when sailors were typically kept ashore.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}