{
  "id": 8203973,
  "title": "Baseball team lands in Nagoya with eyes set on 5th straight gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/baseball-team-lands-in-nagoya-with-eyes-set-on-5th-straight-gold-8203973",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260918/baseball-team-lands-in-nagoya-with-eyes-set-on-5th-straight-gold"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korean national baseball team touched down in Nagoya, Japan on Friday, three days prior to their campaign for the country's fifth gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games. Manager Ryu Ji-hyun and his men touched down at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, roughly 30 kilometers south of Nagoya, just before 1 p.m. on Friday.\n\nComprised of top talents from the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Korea is widely viewed as a formidable contender for the gold medal. Ryu Ji-hyun, speaking to reporters at the airport, emphasized the significance of representing the nation. \"Representing the country carries a lot of weight and responsibility,\" Ryu stated. \"Our process has been smooth and I think the outcome will be good, too.\"\n\nThe manager, arriving in Nagoya with a blend of excitement and nerves, expressed optimism upon seeing the cheerful demeanor of his players. Korea is set to kick off its Group B fixtures on Monday against Chinese Taipei at 6:30 p.m. at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Baseball Stadium in Okazaki, situated about 50 kilometers southeast of Nagoya. The team's subsequent match is scheduled against Hong Kong at 6:30 p.m. on the following Tuesday at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium in Toyohashi, located approximately 85 kilometers away.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan — The national baseball team arrived in the main Asian Games host city of Nagoya on Friday, three days before starting its quest for Korea's fifth consecutive gold medal. Manager Ryu Ji-hyun and his players arrived at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, some 30 kilometers south of Nagoya, just before 1 p.m. Friday. Made up of stars from the top domestic league, the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "S. Korea Baseball Team Leaves for Asian Games, Eyes 5th Straight Gold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/s-korea-baseball-team-leaves-for-asian-games-eyes-5th-straight-gold",
        "published": "2026-09-18T06:29:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) Baseball team lands in Nagoya with eyes set on 5th straight gold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/asiad-baseball-team-lands-in-nagoya-with-eyes-set-on-5th-straight-gold",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:02:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Baseball team lands in Nagoya with eyes set on 5th straight gold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/baseball-team-lands-in-nagoya-with-eyes-set-on-5th-straight-gold",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:02:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}