{
  "id": 2698853,
  "title": "What is life?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/what-is-life-2698853",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260823/what-is-life"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a quick introduction, we drove to the lake together. Suddenly, one of my companions asked, \"Is there life after death?\" His sudden question sparked excitement among us, filling the car with enthusiasm. In our fast-paced daily routines, we seldom take time to ponder deep thoughts or discuss them openly. My friend's question showed the strong bond we share as friends who first met in college over forty years ago. After many years of dedicated careers as high school teachers, principals, and directors of overseas educational programs, we recently reunited and now meet monthly for rock climbing. Time has taken us into our seventies. While our bodies have grown frail, our spirits remain strong. It's the same spirit that refuses to be defeated by challenges - the courage to keep accomplishing what we can, no matter how small, so that when the day comes to reflect on our lives, we won't be embarrassed by how we lived. With this mindset, each of us works to serve both ourselves and our community until the final light fades. One friend helps resolve family conflicts in court. Another...",
  "summary": "After brief greetings, we set off by car toward the lake. On the way, one of my friends suddenly asked, “Does life after death exist?” His abrupt question electrified the atmosphere, filling the car with energy. In the rush of daily life, we rarely pause to contemplate such profound matters, let alone share them aloud. His question revealed the depth of trust among us as friends who first met in…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "What is life?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/what-is-life",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:37:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}