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  "id": 7446556,
  "title": "Seoul to host international drone racing World Cup in October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/seoul-to-host-international-drone-racing-world-cup-in-october",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T02:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260915/seoul-to-host-international-drone-racing-world-cup-in-october"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to host the 2026 Seoul International Drone Racing World Cup on October 23-24 at Gwangnaru Hangang Drone Park. The event will feature 60 pilots from 10 countries competing in high-speed drone races through obstacle courses using first-person-view goggles. In addition to the racing events, the World Cup will offer hands-on activities such as drone basketball, drone fishing, drone simulators, career counseling, drone assembly, and coding classes for children and teenagers. The winning pilot will receive the Seoul Mayor's Award and a cash prize of 5 million won ($3,600). This marks the second year of the event and aims to introduce young people to drone technology and potential careers in the field.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul to host international drone racing World Cup in October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/seoul-to-host-international-drone-racing-world-cup-in-october-7451490",
        "published": "2026-09-15T02:47:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Moment of truth for Kenya in bid to host World Athletics Championships",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/moment-of-truth-for-kenya-in-bid-to-host-world-athletics-championships",
        "published": "2026-09-15T03:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}