{
  "id": 9669392,
  "title": "Lee pledges to work harder to 'illuminate' every citizen's life in Chuseok message",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/lee-pledges-to-work-harder-to-illuminate-every-citizens-life-in-9669392",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T01:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260925/lee-pledges-to-work-harder-to-illuminate-every-citizens-life-in-chuseok-message"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to work harder to illuminate every citizen's life, regardless of differing opinions, in a Chuseok message. In a video released on Thursday, Lee appeared alongside First Lady Kim Hea Kyung. Speaking as president, he expressed deep gratitude and honor at sharing this moment with the people of the Republic of Korea, who have built and are shaping the nation. The president assured that he will work even harder to ensure that every citizen's life is brightly illuminated, irrespective of their qualifications, conditions, opinions, or thoughts. Lee emphasized that, despite differences in residence, occupation, and life paths, the people are united by their love for the country. He wished citizens a wonderful Chuseok holiday and encouraged them to reach out to those they miss, sharing precious moments of happiness. The president made the message while celebrating the holiday in Mexico as part of a state visit aimed at enhancing ties.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY— President Lee Jae Myung pledged to work harder to \"illuminate\" every citizen's life regardless of differences in opinion in a video message released Thursday to mark the Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving. Appearing alongside first lady Kim Hea Kyung in the video, Lee said, \"As president, I am truly grateful and deeply honored to share this moment with all of you,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee pledges to work harder to 'illuminate' every citizen's life in Chuseok message",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lee-pledges-to-work-harder-to-illuminate-every-citizens-life-in",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:13:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Lee Pledges to Work Harder for All Citizens in Chuseok Greeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lee-pledges-to-work-harder-for-all-citizens-in-chuseok-greeting",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:26:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee pledges to work harder to 'illuminate' every citizen's life in Chuseok message",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/lee-pledges-to-work-harder-to-illuminate-every-citizens-life-in",
        "published": "2026-09-25T01:02:04.000Z"
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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."
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