{
  "id": 5494601,
  "title": "Seoul's taekwondo performance series returns for fall season after summer break",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/seouls-taekwondo-performance-series-returns-for-fall-season-after-5494601",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T05:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260904/seouls-taekwondo-performance-series-returns-for-fall-season-after-summer-break"
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  "summary": "The 2026 Seoul Taekwondo Performance series is set to return for its fall season after a summer break, according to a report from The Korea Times. The series kicked off on September 5 at Namsangol Hanok Village and the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), drawing over 20,000 spectators in the first half of the year, more than double the turnout of the same period last year. The city's initiative combines traditional taekwondo demonstrations with performance elements, aiming to introduce Korea's national martial art to both domestic and international visitors. Out of 22,308 participants in performances and hands-on programs, 7,462, or 33.4 percent, were foreign tourists, indicating a significant international appeal. The main fall performances will be held on weekends at 2 and 4 p.m. from September 5 through October 18 at Cheonu Pavilion in Namsangol Hanok Village.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul's taekwondo performance series returns for fall season after summer break",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/seouls-taekwondo-performance-series-returns-for-fall-season-after",
        "published": "2026-09-04T04:37:03.000Z"
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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."
}