{
  "id": 727104,
  "title": "Loving myself",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/loving-myself",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T03:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260813/loving-myself"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In preparation for World Youth Day 2027, all Catholic churches in South Korea are eagerly gearing up for the event. Among the various programs being organized, counseling for young people stands out as particularly significant. This is due to the alarming fact that Korea holds the dubious distinction of having the highest suicide rate worldwide. Recognizing the importance of preventing such tragedies, the Jeon Jin Sang Spirituality Center, a psycho-spiritual counseling center, is offering valuable assistance in this regard. The core message behind these counseling efforts is centered around the idea of learning to love oneself as one is. This fundamental principle is explored in depth in the spiritual classic \"Loving Yourself for God's Sake,\" penned by Adolfo Quezada and published by Resurrection Press back in 1997. This guide, known for its gentle, simple, and concise approach, emphasizes loving oneself not out of selfish motives, but rather through the lens of God's love, recognizing the self as a precious gift from the Divine. The Korean translation of this influential book first hit the shelves in 2003 and has since remained a bestseller among Pauline publications. Adolfo Quezada, the author, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1940. He was raised and educated in Arizona, earning a B.A. in political science, an M.A. in journalism, and an M.A. in counseling. Quezada dedicated his life to spiritual writing and has since retired as a professional in the field.",
  "summary": "All the Catholic churches in Korea are enthusiastically preparing for World Youth Day 2027. One of the most thoughtful programs is counseling for young people by Jeon Jin Sang Spirituality Center, a psycho-spiritual counseling center. Considering that Korea has the highest suicide rate in the world, counseling is one of the most valuable programs to prevent suicide. In every problem, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korea has the highest suicide rate globally",
    "Jeon Jin Sang offers counseling for young people",
    "\"Loving Yourself for God's Sake\" guides self-love"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Catholic churches in South Korea focus on self-love counseling for young people, addressing the country's high suicide rate by promoting self-acceptance through God's love.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Loving myself",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/loving-myself-727978",
        "published": "2026-08-13T03:57:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}