{
  "id": 8021167,
  "title": "Main Korean delegation arrives in Nagoya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/main-korean-delegation-arrives-in-nagoya-8021167",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260917/main-korean-delegation-arrives-in-nagoya-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA, Japan — On Thursday, the primary contingent of the Korean delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games reached the main host city in central Japan, aiming to contest with the host nation in the medal count commencing this weekend. According to the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), 122 athletes and officials from six sporting disciplines arrived at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, situated approximately 30 kilometers south of Nagoya. These competitors are set to join athletes from sports including football, volleyball, and basketball, whose competitions have already commenced in and around the host city. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, with the tournament concluding on October 4th. The KSOC is aiming to secure around 45 gold medals, with Korea planning to compete in 41 out of the 43 sports on offer. China is forecasted to maintain its dominance in the medal race, leaving Korea and Japan to battle for second place. At the previous Asian Games three years ago, Japan claimed second place with 52 gold medals, 10 more than Korea. Among those leading the delegation's arrival at the Japanese airport were table tennis player Shin Yu-bin and badminton player Seo Seung-jae.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan — The main batch of the Korean delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived in the main host city in central Japan on Thursday, with their sights set on challenging the host country in the medal race set to begin this weekend. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) said 122 athletes and officials from six sports arrived at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname,…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Main Korean delegation arrives in Nagoya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/main-korean-delegation-arrives-in-nagoya",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:32:04.000Z"
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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."
}