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  "id": 3915815,
  "title": "Korea's religious communities offer condolences to Nepal flood victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/koreas-religious-communities-offer-condolences-to-nepal-flood-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260828/koreas-religious-communities-offer-condolences-to-nepal-flood-victims"
  },
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  "account": "Korea's religious communities have extended their condolences to the victims of the devastating flash floods and landslides that struck Nepal. The Association of Korean Buddhist Orders, representing 28 orders of Korean Buddhism such as Jogye, Taego, and Cheontae, deeply mourns the lives lost in the disaster. They have also expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Nepal, hoping that the affected areas and residents will soon return to their peaceful daily lives. The Buddhist community emphasizes Nepal's special significance as the birthplace of the Buddha and its long-standing ties with Korea's Buddhist population.\n\nIn addition to the Buddhist orders, Protestant organizations in Korea have also issued messages of condolence. The United Christian Churches of Korea, representing Protestant churches in the country, deeply mourns the loss of life and extends its heartfelt sympathies to those who have lost family members and homes. The organization has consulted missionaries in nearby areas and will continue to provide support.",
  "summary": "Korea's religious communities have offered condolences to the victims of the catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal. The Association of Korean Buddhist Orders, which represents 28 orders of Korean Buddhism, including Jogye, Taego and Cheontae, said Friday it \"deeply mourns\" those who lost their lives in the disaster and extended its \"heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-lake-formed-after-flash-flood-breaks-banks-water-level-rising",
        "published": "2026-08-28T06:10:57.000Z"
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      {
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        "published": "2026-08-28T06:13:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "5.1 earthquake hits China, Nepal sounds fresh flood alert; Trishuli area evacuated again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/5-1-earthquake-hits-china-nepal-sounds-fresh-flood-alert-trishuli",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Nepal flood death toll reaches 469 as 977 remain out of contact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-flood-death-toll-reaches-469-as-977-remain-out-of-contact",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Second flood 'imminent'? Nepal halts rescue ops as China border lake begins overflowing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/second-flood-imminent-nepal-halts-rescue-ops-as-china-border-lake",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:05:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(LEAD) S. Korea's religious communities offer condolences to Nepal flood victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/lead-s-koreas-religious-communities-offer-condolences-to-nepal-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:15:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Flash flood warning in Nepal after 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits China; evacuation near Trishuli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/flash-flood-warning-in-nepal-after-5-1-magnitude-earthquake-hits",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:19:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea's religious communities offer condolences to Nepal flood victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/koreas-religious-communities-offer-condolences-to-nepal-flood-victims-3917204",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:52:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Nepal flash flood rescue efforts paused amid fears of further flooding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-flash-flood-rescue-efforts-paused-amid-fears-of-further-flooding",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:09:06.000Z"
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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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