{
  "id": 19071423,
  "title": "Community Closet event in Itaewon offers free medical check-ups, clothing donations for foreign residents in need",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/community-closet-event-in-itaewon-offers-free-medical-check-ups-19071423",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261109/community-closet-event-in-itaewon-offers-free-medical-check-ups-clothing-donations-for-foreign-residents-in-need"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Itaewon Global Village Center is set to host its Community Closet event this Saturday, offering free internal medicine check-ups for all foreign residents in need. The check-ups, which will focus on seasonal illnesses such as fever, colds, coughs, the flu and related issues, will be provided free of charge in collaboration with the Korean medical service group CCC AGAPE. This marks the eighth edition of the Community Closet event, which takes place twice a year in spring and autumn. The event's core principle is to foster a culture of helping foreigners. Since 2023, the initiative has expanded its reach, assisting residents in accessing essential items while promoting a spirit of sharing and reuse. The Community Closet event is a dignified way to share resources, offering a free shopping experience for foreign residents who require donated clothes and household items in a welcoming environment. Katherine Ann Corteza, the center’s director, emphasized the importance of finding a sense of belonging for foreign residents navigating life in South Korea.",
  "summary": "Itaewon Global Village Center will offer free internal medicine check-ups for all foreign residents this Saturday as part of its Community Closet event. The check-ups will cover only seasonal illnesses such as fever, colds, coughs, the flu and related issues, and medicine will be provided free of charge in partnership with CCC AGAPE, a Korean medical service group. Marking its eighth edition, the…",
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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."
}