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  "id": 3079851,
  "title": "(2nd LD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication on N. Korea's nuclear issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/2nd-ld-top-diplomats-of-s-korea-u-s-stress-close-communication-on-n",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825000352315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul's foreign ministry reported on Tuesday that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone call on Monday to discuss the nuclear issue in North Korea and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula. The two leaders agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation in addressing the North Korean nuclear quandary and ensuring a solid combined defense posture for the region. Cho expressed his government's willingness to assist in resuming dialogue between the United States and North Korea, as well as to contribute to the resolution of the nuclear issue. They also emphasized the importance of cooperation among various countries in addressing pressing global issues such as tariffs, an investment agreement, and security cooperation.",
  "summary": "SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the U...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(URGENT) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication over N. Korea, peninsula peace: foreign ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/urgent-top-diplomats-of-s-korea-u-s-stress-close-communication-over-n",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:12:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "S. Korea, US diplomats stress 'close' communication on NK, peninsula peace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/s-korea-us-diplomats-stress-close-communication-on-nk-peninsula-peace",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:02:03.000Z"
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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."
}