{
  "id": 19775063,
  "title": "From food to culture, ASEAN Week weaves closer ties with Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/from-food-to-culture-asean-week-weaves-closer-ties-with-korea",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T07:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20261113/from-food-to-culture-asean-week-weaves-closer-ties-with-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From food to culture, ASEAN Week brings Korea and Southeast Asia closer together. Held in Seoul and Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, the annual event organized by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) kicked off with the unveiling of the revamped Seoul ASEAN Hall and the launch of the three-day ASEAN Food Festa. AKC secretary-general Kim Jae-shin hopes the programs will deepen mutual understanding and cultural affinity between ASEAN and Korea. The center unveiled an exhibition titled \"Gyeotda — Modern Heritage Canvas\" during Friday's opening ceremony. Since 2009, the AKC has been promoting ASEAN culture in Korea, starting with the establishment of its first ASEAN Hall.",
  "summary": "From exploring Southeast Asia's cultural heritage through immersive exhibitions to savoring traditional dishes from 11 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and discussing the future of youth, this year's ASEAN Week is bringing a wide range of experiences to Seoul and Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. Organized by the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), the annual event kicked off Friday…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Timor-Leste seeks Malaysian investment, education ties to deliver Asean benefits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/timor-leste-seeks-malaysian-investment-education-ties-to-deliver",
        "published": "2026-11-13T06:00:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}