{
  "id": 9498059,
  "title": "(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea reaches women's basketball semifinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lead-asiad-s-korea-reaches-womens-basketball-semifinals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:53:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260924001451315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA, Japan, September 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea defeated Indonesia 101-59 in a quarterfinal matchup at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to secure their place in the women's basketball semifinals. The game took place at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya. Seven South Korean players scored in double figures, with team captain Kang Lee-seul contributing 11 points and making three three-pointers. The victory sets the stage for South Korea's semifinal clash against two-time defending champion China, which will also take place at the same venue on Friday. Prior to the semifinals, South Korea will face the team that defeats Mongolia in Friday's other quarterfinal match. Coach Park Soo-ho expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, noting that they capitalized on fast breaks in the second half to secure the win. He emphasized the importance of maintaining their quick transitions and shooting accuracy against China. Team captain Kang Lee-seul added that defense will be a key focus, acknowledging the men's team's success as motivation for the women's squad.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea blew out Indonesia to grab a tic...",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korea defeats Indonesia 101-59 in Asian Games quarterfinal",
    "Team captain Kang Lee-seul scores 11 points and hits three three-pointers",
    "South Korea to face China in semifinals after Mongolia match"
  ],
  "editors_take": "South Korea's win sets up a semifinal showdown with two-time defending champion China, where maintaining quick transitions and shooting accuracy will be crucial to their success.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "published": "2026-09-24T05:02:25.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "published": "2026-09-24T09:58:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}