{
  "id": 9313017,
  "title": "[PHOTOS] N. Korea's Ri Song-gum sets world record in weightlifting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/photos-n-koreas-ri-song-gum-sets-world-record-in-weightlifting-9313017",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/photonews/20260923/photos-n-koreas-ri-song-gum-sets-world-record-in-weightlifting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Korea's Ri Song-gum achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record in the women's 49kg weightlifting category during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The event took place at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center in Nagoya, Japan, on September 23. Ri's achievement underscores her exceptional strength and dedication to her sport, as she lifted an impressive weight, surpassing all previous records set in the world. Her accomplishment marks a significant milestone for North Korean athletes on the global stage, showcasing their prowess in weightlifting. The victory also highlights the growing prominence of North Korean athletes in international competitions, inspiring fellow competitors and fans alike.",
  "summary": "India's Mirabai Chanu Saikhom competes in the women's 49kg weightlifting during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 23. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[PHOTOS] N. Korea's Ri Song-gum sets world record in weightlifting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/photos-n-koreas-ri-song-gum-sets-world-record-in-weightlifting",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:07:03.000Z"
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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."
}