{
  "id": 2442098,
  "title": "Korea, France mark 140 years of ties with women's esports camp in Seoul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/korea-france-mark-140-years-of-ties-with-womens-esports-camp-in-seoul",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T22:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260822/korea-france-mark-140-years-of-ties-with-womens-esports-camp-in-seoul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Korea Times reports that France and Korea are set to mark 140 years of diplomatic ties with a unique Women in Esports Camp in Seoul. The two-week training camp will see the top women's Valorant teams from both countries come together for professional coaching, cultural exchange, and a friendly match between the French and Korean squads. The initiative, organized by the French Embassy in Korea and various esports organizations, aims to foster collaboration and highlight the growing influence of women in competitive gaming. The event is part of a broader program that includes national Valorant tournaments in both France and Korea, with the winners of each country's competition earning spots at the Seoul camp.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea, France mark 140 years of ties with women's esports camp in Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/korea-france-mark-140-years-of-ties-with-womens-esports-camp-in-seoul-2443743",
        "published": "2026-08-21T22:42:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}