{
  "id": 2712298,
  "title": "The value of Confucianism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/the-value-of-confucianism-2712298",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T04:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260823/the-value-of-confucianism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This passage describes an early experience the author had in Seoul, Korea, that illustrated the importance of Confucian values of respect and mutual regard. My friend, accompanied by his eldest son, exited their apartment building and encountered an older woman, likely a household worker. The author observed the father performing a customary bow and greeting his son, saying “Good morning, ajumeoni,” to the ajumma. The author was impressed by the naturalness and politeness of this interaction, learning that ajumma is a term used for older women in Korean society, often from a lower socioeconomic background. This incident highlighted the significance of teaching children respect and empathy towards those outside their own social circles, even if they are not family or employed by them. The passage emphasizes how the author's friend aimed to instill these behaviors in his son, fostering a sense of familial bonds and mutual respect that transcend superficial differences.",
  "summary": "Thinking of my first visit to Seoul, I remember a particular interaction. My friend, his eldest son and I left their apartment building. We took the elevator down and arrived on the first floor. As we exited, an older woman, who appeared to be a household worker, was entering the elevator. My friend made the special effort to have his son bow to her and to greet her with the phrase, “Good…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "The value of Confucianism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/the-value-of-confucianism",
        "published": "2026-08-23T04:07:02.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}