{
  "id": 19592339,
  "title": "Korea has much to gain from helping refugees, UNHCR official says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/korea-has-much-to-gain-from-helping-refugees-unhcr-official-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261112/korea-has-much-to-gain-from-helping-refugees-unhcr-official-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea stands to benefit from assisting refugees, according to Arafat Jamal, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Afghanistan. During a recent interview with The Korea Times while in Seoul, Jamal argued that supporting countries like Afghanistan is not merely charitable, but an investment in global stability. He emphasized that Korea, as a responsible member of the international community, has a duty to contribute to the global public good by fostering international solidarity.\n\nJamal expressed appreciation for the Korean government and people's ongoing support, urging them to maintain their commitment to global solidarity. He highlighted Afghanistan's strategic location, which borders seven countries including China, Pakistan, and Iran, making its stability a concern for the entire international community. Jamal stressed that Korea has much to gain from promoting a more open and cooperative international environment.",
  "summary": "Korea has much to gain from supporting refugees, including making a safer and more stable international environment, according to the United Nations' refugee agency representative in Afghanistan. During an interview with The Korea Times during his visit to Seoul, Tuesday, Arafat Jamal, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) representative in Afghanistan, said supporting countries such as…",
  "key_points": [
    "UNHCR official Arafat Jamal says Korea can benefit from aiding refugees.",
    "Supporting Afghanistan is an investment in global stability, Jamal argues.",
    "Korean government and people praised for ongoing support to global solidarity."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing refugee assistance transforms humanitarian aid into a strategic investment in global stability, allowing Korea to strengthen its standing as a responsible leader within the international community.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}