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  "id": 5259577,
  "title": "Seoul expands kickboard-free streets to 5 areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/seoul-expands-kickboard-free-streets-to-5-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260903/seoul-expands-kickboard-free-streets-to-5-areas"
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  "summary": "Seoul is expanding its ban on personal e-scooters to three additional crowded pedestrian zones, building on a crackdown that officials say has sharply reduced sidewalks cluttered with abandoned rides and lowered collision risks. The new restrictions will take effect Sept. 30 in Daechi-dong in Gangnam District, Yeonsinnae Rodeo Street in Eunpyeong and the Wirye Transit Mall pedestrian walkway in…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul expands kickboard-free streets to 5 areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/seoul-expands-kickboard-free-streets-to-5-areas-5261353",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:17:03.000Z"
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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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