{
  "id": 7960248,
  "title": "Seoul names 15 time-honored dining spots to safeguard culinary history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/seoul-names-15-time-honored-dining-spots-to-safeguard-culinary-history",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260917/seoul-names-15-time-honored-dining-spots-to-safeguard-culinary-history"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul has identified 15 traditional dining establishments to preserve the city's culinary heritage. Located in the eastern districts of Gwangjin, Dongdaemun, Seongdong and Jungnang, these historic eateries have maintained their recipes and charcoal fires for decades. The Seoul Metropolitan Government created the Oraegage designation to recognize and protect long-standing local businesses from the effects of gentrification and rapid urban growth. This year, 15 restaurants were added to the 150 certified heritage venues across food, traditional crafts, and neighborhood services that the city now boasts. Officials narrowed down 1,731 nominations submitted in June, followed by thorough inspections and expert assessments. These diverse 15 restaurants stand as a testament to Seoul's rich neighborhood history.",
  "summary": "Beneath the gleaming skyscrapers and bustling pace of Korea’s capital lie quiet, time-worn restaurants where charcoal fires have burned for six decades and recipes remain unchanged across generations. City officials designated 15 such historic restaurants on Thursday as the latest additions to \"Oraegage\" — a municipal heritage designation honoring long-standing local establishments. The term…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seoul identifies 15 traditional dining spots to preserve culinary heritage.",
    "Designation aims to protect eateries from gentrification and urban growth.",
    "15 restaurants added to 150 certified heritage venues in Seoul."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The designation of 15 traditional eateries as Oraegage heritage venues aims to shield them from gentrification and urban growth, preserving Seoul's culinary history and neighborhood character.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul names 15 time-honored dining spots to safeguard culinary history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/seoul-names-15-time-honored-dining-spots-to-safeguard-culinary-history-7962384",
        "published": "2026-09-17T06:02:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}