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  "id": 3186148,
  "title": "Seoul water agency takes its expertise abroad through 5-year internship program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/seoul-water-agency-takes-its-expertise-abroad-through-5-year-3186148",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260825/seoul-water-agency-takes-its-expertise-abroad-through-5-year-internship-program"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seoul Water Recycling Corporation has been sharing its water management expertise with officials from abroad through a five-year internship program. In recognition of its international cooperation efforts, the agency received a plaque of appreciation at the University of Seoul's 2026 Global Friends Night on Friday. The program, which began in 2022, is a partnership with the University of Seoul and is tied to a master's degree for public officials working with Korea on environmental cooperation. Since its inception, 13 officials from 11 countries have completed the hands-on internship, visiting the corporation's water recycling centers to study Seoul's treatment technologies and operating practices. Countries represented include Vietnam, Algeria, Egypt, Rwanda, and seven others. The program has expanded beyond its initial scope to include examining approaches for adaptation to water environment policies and facilities in participating nations.",
  "summary": "The Seoul Water Recycling Corporation has spent five years turning its treatment facilities into classrooms for public officials from abroad, sharing the city’s water management expertise with 13 officials from 11 countries. The agency received a plaque of appreciation at the University of Seoul’s 2026 Global Friends Night on Friday in recognition of its international cooperation efforts. The…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul water agency takes its expertise abroad through 5-year internship program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/seoul-water-agency-takes-its-expertise-abroad-through-5-year",
        "published": "2026-08-25T04:27:03.000Z"
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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."
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