{
  "id": 7630176,
  "title": "[MORNING CALM TALES] The night I survived a terrorist attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/morning-calm-tales-the-night-i-survived-a-terrorist-attack-7630176",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T20:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260916/morning-calm-tales-the-night-i-survived-a-terrorist-attack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Twenty years ago, I bid farewell to Korea, believing my journey had ended. However, within days, I found myself in the midst of a terrorist attack in southern Thailand, surrounded by chaos and distress. I had no idea that my escape from Korea would ultimately bring me back to its borders. While the specifics of my sudden departure from Korea are not discussed, several other teachers and I resigned from a highly regarded teaching position in Korea. This marked the end of one chapter for me. Filled with a sense of renewal, I packed my belongings and left, confident that Thailand would provide a new beginning. I had heard rumors of teaching opportunities in southern Thailand, so I embarked on a journey from Bangkok to Hat Yai. I booked a few nights at the Novotel hotel in the city center, intending to take a break and explore a Thai region I had never visited before. After checking in on Saturday afternoon, I ventured out to find sustenance. Nearby, a market and department store awaited, with promises of local flavors and browsing.",
  "summary": "Twenty years ago, I said goodbye to Korea. At least, I thought I did. Within days, I found myself in a smoke-filled street in southern Thailand, surrounded by sirens, soldiers, emergency vehicles and people running for their lives. I had no idea that the road taking me away from Korea would eventually lead me right back. Without getting into all the circumstances behind my sudden departure from…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}