{
  "id": 9717801,
  "title": "South Korean woman, 100, still works as insurance agent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/south-korean-woman-100-still-works-as-insurance-agent",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T06:52:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/09/100-year-old-insurance-agent/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1983, 100-year-old Kim Sook Ja began her career as an insurance agent at Hanwha General Insurance in Seoul, South Korea. The Seoul Economic Daily reports that Kim has never missed a day of work since joining the company. Despite her advanced age, Kim continues to meet clients in person and sign new contracts. In recognition of her remarkable 40-year tenure, Hanwha presented Kim with a 100-Year Legacy FP award on September 22, 2026. The award honors Kim's status as an insurance agent, or FP, and her contributions to the company. The senior leadership of Hanwha attended the ceremony to honor the centenarian. Kim's dedication to her job has allowed her to raise a family and become a grandmother. She expressed her happiness at receiving the long-service award for her outstanding work.",
  "summary": "She received an honorary award from her company.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kim Sook Ja started working as an insurance agent in 1983",
    "Kim has worked without missing a day for 40 years",
    "Hanwha awarded her 100-Year Legacy FP on September 22, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kim's enduring career as an insurance agent defies age norms, showcasing her dedication and earning her a prestigious company honor and a sense of personal fulfillment that has supported her family life.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "South Korean president says Ukraine broke non-disclosure deal on North Korean POWs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/south-korean-president-says-ukraine-broke-non-disclosure-deal-on",
        "published": "2026-09-25T06:36:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}