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  "id": 8838879,
  "title": "Close gaps in Korea-US relations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/close-gaps-in-korea-us-relations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260921/ed-close-gaps-in-korea-us-relations"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Korea Times reports that despite Seoul's pledge of $350 billion to the U.S., relations between Korea and the U.S. remain tense. The Korean government, led by President Lee Jae Myung, is considering supporting the restoration of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. However, without a clear and transparent agreement, neither side is likely to benefit. Seoul is expected to announce its first project under the investment pledge before the Chuseok holiday, though this has been delayed due to commercial viability concerns and ongoing disputes over specific provisions. Key contentious issues include the Encinal natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Texas, the construction of eight nuclear reactors in the U.S., and a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska. Additionally, Korea seeks to increase its stake in Westinghouse, a proposal that the U.S. side appears to oppose.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Close gaps in Korea-US relations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/close-gaps-in-korea-us-relations-8840751",
        "published": "2026-09-21T04:42:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}