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  "id": 7991289,
  "title": "FKI celebrates 250th anniversary of US founding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fki-celebrates-250th-anniversary-of-us-founding-7991289",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T09:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260917/fki-celebrates-250th-anniversary-of-us-founding"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) hosted a commemorative dinner in Seoul to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, emphasizing the deepening cooperation between the two nations beyond their traditional security role. The event was attended by senior political, business, and military leaders from both countries, including Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson, and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Korean business leaders such as Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin, Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae, LS Group Chairman Koo Ja-eun, and Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-beom, along with executives from major companies like Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG, participated in the gathering. The event highlighted the military foundation of the bilateral relationship, with six Korean War veterans in attendance.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "FKI celebrates 250th anniversary of US founding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fki-celebrates-250th-anniversary-of-us-founding",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:52:04.000Z"
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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."
}