{
  "id": 5238226,
  "title": "African businesswomen find future, sustainable livelihood during trip to Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/african-businesswomen-find-future-sustainable-livelihood-during-trip",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260903/african-businesswomen-find-future-sustainable-livelihood-during-trip-to-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Four African businesswomen, including Sarah Sikatenda, visited Korea as part of a project called Thrive, aimed at empowering women-led businesses in marginalized regions. Sikatenda, who leads the Kalobeyei Women Handicraft Cooperative in Kenya, was joined by other women from Turkana County who produce beaded jewelry, woven baskets, and upcycled textile products. During their trip, the women met with potential buyers in Korea, a market known for its preference for ethical brands. Sikatenda was particularly impressed by the Korean market's emphasis on detail.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "African businesswomen find future, sustainable livelihood during trip to Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/african-businesswomen-find-future-sustainable-livelihood-during-trip-5240112",
        "published": "2026-09-03T04:07:03.000Z"
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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."
}