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  "id": 7962384,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 officially recognized 15 traditional eateries, highlighting the city's culinary heritage amid rapid development. This selection brings the total number of designated heritage venues across Seoul to 150, encompassing food, traditional crafts, and neighborhood services. The search focused on the eastern districts of Gwangjin, Dongdaemun, Seongdong, and Jungnang, out of a total of 1,731 nominations submitted in June. Following meticulous on-site inspections and expert evaluations, the chosen restaurants stand as living testaments to the city's historical tapestry.",
  "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…",
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        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:52:04.000Z"
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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."
}