{
  "id": 9815267,
  "title": "[PHOTOS] S. Korea bows to fans after 5-0 loss to Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/photos-s-korea-bows-to-fans-after-5-0-loss-to-japan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/photonews/20260926/photos-s-korea-bows-to-fans-after-5-0-loss-to-japan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korea’s athletes displayed their determination and sportsmanship after a 5-0 defeat to Japan in the Super Round of the 20th Asian Games. The match took place at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium in Toyohashi, Aichi, on Friday, September 25.\n\nJapan's players, including Yamada Kento and Tsujimoto Yuki, showcased their skills with key hits and steals. Japan's Higuchi Shin also contributed with a strong pitching performance. South Korea's Park Jae-hyun and Kim Ji-chan faced challenges during the game, including breaking a bat and swinging at foul balls respectively.\n\nDespite the setback, South Korean players showed respect to the fans who supported them throughout the match. The team members bowed to the enthusiastic audience, demonstrating their gratitude and appreciation for the support.",
  "summary": "South Korea’s Kim Jin-uk pitches during the first match of the Super Round against Japan on Day 6 of the 20th Asian Games at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium in Toyohashi, Aichi, Friday, Sept. 25. Japan won 5-0. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korea loses 5-0 to Japan in Asian Games match.",
    "Fans receive bowing respect from South Korean athletes.",
    "Game held at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium on September 25."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[PHOTOS] S. Korea bows to fans after 5-0 loss to Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/photos-s-korea-bows-to-fans-after-5-0-loss-to-japan-9819219",
        "published": "2026-09-25T19:42:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}