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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T17:41+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T17:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Air conditioners for prisoners? Korea's $780,000 plan sparks debate]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Prison,Justice Ministry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260604/countdown-almost-over-for-south-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T17:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T17:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Countdown almost over for South Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup,korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260604/starbucks-regains-top-spot-on-kakaotalk-gift-rankings-after-tank-day-controversy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T17:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T17:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after 'Tank Day' controversy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Coffee,Retail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T17:13+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T17:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP floor leader calls for parliamentary probe into shortage of ballots in local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/taiwan-presses-china-to-confront-tiananmen-past</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Taiwan presses China to confront Tiananmen past]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiananmen Square</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260604/dpk-dominates-local-elections-wins-12-of-16-mayoral-provincial-races</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[DPK dominates local elections, wins 12 of 16 mayoral, provincial races]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Local Elections,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260604/choo-kyung-ho-elected-daegu-mayor-retains-conservative-stronghold</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:54+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T05:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Choo Kyung-ho elected Daegu mayor, retains conservative stronghold]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Daegu,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260604/s-korea-beat-el-salvador-in-final-match-before-world-cup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea beat El Salvador in final match before World Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>football,FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260604/payments-at-starbucks-down-over-65-mil-in-may-after-tank-day-event</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:46+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Payments at Starbucks down over $6.5 mil. in May, after 'Tank Day' event]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Starbucks,Starbucks tank controversy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260604/korean-us-marine-chiefs-discuss-expanding-military-cooperation-joint-drills</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean, US Marine chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation, joint drills]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea-US Joint Drills,South Korea-US alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260604/koreas-currency-hits-over-2-month-low-on-renewed-tension-in-middle-east</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:37+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's currency hits over 2-month low on renewed tension in Middle East]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>won-dollar exchange rate,Foreign Exchange</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260604/mirae-asset-hosts-global-etf-rally-to-map-its-next-growth-phase</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:36+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mirae Asset hosts global ETF rally to map its next growth phase]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mirae Asset Global Investments,Etf</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260604/climate-minister-stresses-need-to-lower-industrial-electricity-rates-to-boost-koreas-competitiveness</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Climate minister stresses need to lower industrial electricity rates to boost Korea's competitiveness]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Climate Minister,Energy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260604/former-nct-member-mark-co-founds-k-pop-agency</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Former NCT member Mark co-founds K-pop agency]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Nct</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20260604/free-traditional-craft-workshops-open-for-registration-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Free traditional craft workshops open for registration in Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>craft,Heritage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260604/kospi-pauses-as-kosdaq-surges-on-sector-rotation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:18+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI pauses as Kosdaq surges on sector rotation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260604/ballot-shortages-damage-public-trust-in-june-3-local-elections</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:18+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ballot shortages undermine public trust in elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>ballot papers,June 3 local elections,Nec</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260604/lg-innotek-to-expand-chip-substrate-plant-in-vietnam</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LG Innotek to expand chip substrate plant in Vietnam]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Semiconductor,Lg Innotek</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260604/korea-assesses-nuclear-cooperation-consultations-with-us-as-success</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:09+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea assesses nuclear cooperation consultations with US as success]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-US Trade Talks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:07+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Progressives sweep education superintendent races]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections,education superintendent elections,Superintendent</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[WT Performance Team and Ciao thrill Italian crowds]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Taekwondo,World Taekwondo,Rome,Ciao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260604/blondie-garfield-june-5-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T16:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield – June 5, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T15:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Deadly cruise ship outbreak renews push for hantavirus treatments, vaccines]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hantavirus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T15:51+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee says will humbly accept public sentiment reflected in local election results]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections,Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T15:50+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't, BOK step up FX monitoring amid prolonged won slump]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>won-dollar exchange rate</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T15:47+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea Times to host forum on Korean enterprises’ global expansion]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Times Forum</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T15:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
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<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tesla tops imported car sales for 4th month in May]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Unification minister floats 4-way peace talks involving 2 Koreas, US, China]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:40+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HD Construction Equipment signs major bulldozer supply deal with Polish military]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Investigators question Shincheonji sect leader over suspicious ties to opposition party]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:36+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Oriental Brewery wins 5 international awards]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US reaffirms tariff rate no greater for Korea than agreed under bilateral trade deal: minister]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USTR,Trade</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:33+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV awarded honorary 10th dan of taekwondo]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:29+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T02:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign media see local elections as test of Lee's first year]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:22+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cooling design emerges as battleground for next-gen AI memory]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to create $1.3 bil. worth of public sector demand for drones]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Glovis to establish European vehicle logistics hub in Amsterdam]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[World Cup marketing buzz fades in Korea]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:12+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea to expand supply chain for laver exports amid rising global demand]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260604/getting-laid-off-without-severance-pay</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Getting laid off without severance pay]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260604/korea-neutralized-by-pressing-defense-of-el-salvador-in-last-world-cup-tuneup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T14:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T14:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea neutralized by pressing defense of El Salvador in last World Cup tuneup]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260604/ed-critical-ballot-shortage-failure</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T13:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Critical ballot shortage failure]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Election,Voters,Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T13:37+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Watchdog sharply cuts penalties on 5 banks over mis-selling of HK-tied derivatives]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks,Hong Kong</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260604/samsung-bets-on-ai-to-extend-its-2-decade-grip-on-tv-market</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T13:27+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung bets on AI to extend its 2-decade grip on TV market]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260604/nc-ai-to-develop-ai-powered-autonomous-welding-system-for-hanwha-ocean-shipyards</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T13:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NC AI to develop AI-powered autonomous welding system for Hanwha Ocean shipyards]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanwha,nc</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T13:03+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T13:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Coach sees narrow win in tuneup as important learning experience for World Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:57+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul expands safety net for small shops fighting inflation]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/kuwait-says-iranian-drones-hit-airport-and-killed-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260604/k-culture-to-take-center-stage-in-mexico-for-2026-world-cup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-culture to take center stage in Mexico for 2026 World Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mexico,World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Beyond Busan: Korea redraws tourism map for BTS fans]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260604/friday-june-5-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:41+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gandhi,Zanzibar todays Tanzania</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260604/seoul-shares-sharply-down-late-thursday-morning-on-renewed-iran-tensions-won-sharply-down</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:09+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul shares sharply down late Thursday morning on renewed Iran tensions; won sharply down]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,KOSPI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260604/police-identify-over-4000-election-law-suspects-in-local-election-crackdown</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police identify over 4,000 election law suspects in local election crackdown]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260604/san-franciscos-lee-jung-hoo-ties-career-high-with-11-game-hitting-streak</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T12:02+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T12:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[San Francisco's Lee Jung-hoo ties career high with 11-game hitting streak]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jung-Hoo,MLB</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/trump-confirms-calling-netanyahu-crazy-says-israel-complicating-iran-peace-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:44+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T00:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says Israel complicating Iran peace talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war,Netanyahu,Trump</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/books/20260604/ridi-sees-surge-in-fantasy-web-novel-transaction-volume</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ridi sees surge in fantasy web novel transaction volume]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>ridi</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260604/n-koreas-kim-inspects-new-nuclear-facility-vows-to-exponentially-bolster-nuclear-forces</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea's Kim inspects new nuclear facility, vows to 'exponentially' bolster nuclear forces]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260604/lee-gains-stronger-mandate-as-ruling-party-sweeps-local-elections</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T03:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee gains stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260604/court-denies-suspension-of-exit-ban-against-us-scholar-under-probe-for-defaming-lee</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:26+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Defamation,Lee Jae Myung,Exit Ban</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/israel-lebanon-agree-to-implement-ceasefire-boosting-hopes-for-iran-deal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:22+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Lebanon</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260604/more-coordinated-efforts-needed-to-reduce-nuclear-weapons</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[More coordinated efforts needed to reduce nuclear weapons]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Nuclear</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/while-korea-pushes-top-talent-to-medicine-china-backs-engineering-career</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:19+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[While
Korea pushes top talent to medicine, China backs engineering career]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Medical School,AI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260604/defense-ministry-cites-opcon-transfer-drive-as-key-achievement-marking-lee-govts-1st-year</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defense ministry cites OPCON transfer drive as key achievement marking Lee gov't's 1st year]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>OPCON</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260604/hanwha-aerospace-to-suspend-production-lines-after-deadly-explosion</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:12+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha Aerospace to suspend production lines after deadly explosion]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanwha,Hanwha Aerospace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260604/war-and-the-human-face</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[War and the human face]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>where is peace,US,Iran,Violence,War,Russia,Ukraine</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260604/want-to-lose-weight-for-real-stay-away-from-these-dieting-myths</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T11:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Want to lose weight for real? Stay away from these dieting myths]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>gym,calorie,Health,Diet,Weight Loss</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260604/zombie-thriller-colony-hits-4-mil-admissions</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T10:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Zombie thriller 'Colony' hits 4 mil. admissions]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Colony,K-Film</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260604/finance-minister-vows-to-take-immediate-measures-over-excessive-fx-volatility</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T10:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finance minister vows to take 'immediate measures' over excessive FX volatility]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>won-dollar exchange rate,Foreign Exchange</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260604/pm-calls-for-expanding-communication-with-newly-elected-heads-of-local-governments</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T10:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T10:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM calls for expanding communication with newly elected heads of local governments]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections,Kim Min-seok</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260604/nvidias-jensen-huang-to-throw-out-ceremonial-1st-pitch-at-kbo-game</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T09:37+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nvidia's Jensen Huang to throw out ceremonial 1st pitch at KBO game]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jensen Huang,Kbo</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/others/20260604/korea-china-agree-to-add-70-flights-per-week-amid-growing-exchanges</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T09:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, China agree to add 70 flights per week amid growing exchanges]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-China Relations</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T09:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T09:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:59+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The pope should have gone further on AI]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Big Tech and datacenters ride the AI wave]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:47+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Election watchdog says ballot shortage not cause for postponing election]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections,National Election Commission</news:keywords>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KBO reaches 5 mil. fans in record-breaking fashion]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:44+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US congressman defends Coupang again; Rubio flags trade talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-US Trade Talks,Coupang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T06:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul mayoral race remains too close to call]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Election watchdog rejects calls for revote over Seoul ballot shortages]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Choo Mi-ae breaks gender barrier again as Korea's 1st female governor]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Choo Mi-ae,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260604/the-world-still-fears-american-retreat</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T08:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T08:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Will Korea finally win MSCI developed market status?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Msci</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-04T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[China’s AI chip demand pushes Korea into rare surplus with top trade partner]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Semiconductor,Trade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260604/park-ji-hoons-seamless-shift-in-the-legend-of-kitchen-soldier</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Park Ji-hoon’s seamless shift in 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Park Ji-Hoon,Wanna One,K-Drama,Kings Warden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/iran-fm-says-no-tangible-progress-in-talks-with-us-to-end-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T04:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks with US to end war]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260603/ruling-party-projected-to-secure-sweeping-win-in-local-elections</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T02:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ruling party projected to secure sweeping win in local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260604/rubio-brushes-off-trump-mental-acuity-concerns-as-absurd</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T01:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T01:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rubio brushes off Trump mental acuity concerns as 'absurd']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260604/eerily-nostalgic-liminal-spaces-become-destinations-in-koreas-crowdsourced-backrooms-map</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T01:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T01:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Eerily nostalgic liminal spaces become destinations in Korea's crowdsourced 'Backrooms Map']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Backrooms,Travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260604/turnout-in-local-elections-tentatively-tallied-at-61-2nd-highest-to-date</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T00:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-04T00:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Turnout in local elections tentatively tallied at 61%, 2nd highest to date]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260603/could-korean-schools-become-less-competitive-liberals-dominate-education-races</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-04T00:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T23:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Will liberal victories in education races reshape Korea's competitive education system?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Election,Superintendent</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260603/ppp-calls-for-revote-over-seoul-ballot-shortages</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T23:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP calls for revote over Seoul ballot shortages]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260603/local-election-turnout-hits-61-as-of-11-pm-exceeding-2022-mark</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T23:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Local election turnout hits 61% as of 11 pm, exceeding 2022 mark]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260603/ed-ruling-partys-sweeping-win</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T23:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T20:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Ruling party's sweeping win]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections,South Korea,Ruling Democratic Party of Korea,President Lee Jae Myung,main opposition People Power Party</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260603/personal-info-of-tving-users-leaked</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T22:41+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T22:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Personal info of Tving users leaked]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>CJ ENM,Data Breach,Tving</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T22:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T22:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee's chief of staff makes all-out efforts to support Seoul's push to win Canadian submarine deal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Canada submarine project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260603/korea-joins-anthropics-project-glasswing-for-mythos-cybersecurity-ai-model</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T21:46+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing for Mythos cybersecurity AI model]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech,Anthropic,AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T20:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Busan's Buk-A by-election shows close race between former presidential aide, ex-PPP leader]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 elections,Elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260603/exit-polls-show-dpk-candidate-leading-seoul-mayoral-race</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T20:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Exit polls show DPK candidate leading Seoul mayoral race]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,Local Elections,Daegu,Busan</news:keywords>
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<news:title><![CDATA[When nobody wants a piano anymore]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Piano</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Progressive candidates lead in most education superintendent races: exit poll]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Election,Superintendent</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T19:35+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Can Korean cinema sustain its rebound?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Cinema</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T19:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Inside Inspire Arena's skybox, where K-pop meets 5-star hospitality]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Inspire,Concert</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T19:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T19:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS' Jin, other Korean celebrities cast ballots in neutral colors to avoid political controversy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bts Jin,Korea Election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T19:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T10:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea slams USFK commander's 'dagger' remark on S. Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Xavier Brunson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T18:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T13:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Violist Kim Sang-jin, pianist Kim Kyu-yeon to share stage in duo recital]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Classical Music,Concert</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T18:37+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police receive 312 voting-related reports on election day]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260603/korea-vows-to-protect-trade-interests-after-us-proposes-forced-labor-linked-tariffs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T18:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T18:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea vows to protect trade interests after US proposes forced labor-linked tariffs]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T18:04+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T14:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Voters head to polls with different hopes in local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Local Elections,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T18:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T14:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, US discuss 'timeline' for talks on nuclear-powered subs, nuclear energy cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>nuclear submarine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260603/tteokbokki-simmers-around-world-at-dookki-restaurants</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T17:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T11:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tteokbokki simmers around world at Dookki restaurants]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-Food</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260603/kepco-wins-14-bil-saudi-cogeneration-project-from-aramco</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T17:07+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T17:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KEPCO wins $1.4 bil. Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy,Kepco</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260603/oecd-lifts-koreas-2026-growth-forecast-from-17-to-26-amid-semiconductor-surge</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T16:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T16:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[OECD lifts Korea's 2026 growth forecast from 1.7% to 2.6% amid semiconductor surge]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>OECD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T16:43+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T13:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[PHOTOS] Voters cast ballots in local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260603/mc-mong-affair-allegations-resurface-after-pd-note-reveals-messages</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T16:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T16:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[MC Mong affair allegations resurface after 'PD Note' reveals messages]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mc Mong</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/the-greed-and-fear-of-kospi-8000</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T16:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T16:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The greed and fear of KOSPI 8000]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260602/jeonbuk-national-university-builds-physical-ai-lab-to-keep-students-from-leaving-for-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T16:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T13:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jeonbuk National University builds physical AI lab to keep students from leaving for Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jeonbuk National University,University President Interview</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/blondie-garfield-june-4-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T16:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T16:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - June 4, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260603/kospi-rally-chip-bonuses-fuel-luxury-spending</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI rally, chip bonuses fuel luxury spending]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260603/voter-turnout-hits-519-as-of-3-pm</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T10:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Voter turnout hits 51.9% as of 3 pm]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260603/kim-soo-hyuns-team-cautious-about-comeback-plans-says-return-to-normal-life-comes-first</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:35+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kim Soo-hyun's team cautious about comeback plans, says return to normal life comes first]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kim Sae-Ron,Kim Soo-Hyun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/iranian-drone-attack-hits-kuwait-airport-wounding-people</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, wounding people]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran drone attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260603/stocks-linked-to-election-candidates-fall-amid-chip-driven-rally</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Stocks linked to election candidates fall amid chip-driven rally]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20260603/jeonbuk-national-university-institute-makes-notable-results-in-addressing-regional-issues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:12+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jeonbuk National University institute makes notable results in addressing regional issues]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>industry collaboration,think tank,regional issues,Glocal University 30,research center,Regional Development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-03T15:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T15:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US proposes tariffs on Korea, other partners over forced labor concerns]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US tariffs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260603/koreas-robotics-alliance-with-nvidia-boosts-major-tech-firms</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T14:06+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T14:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea’s robotics alliance with Nvidia boosts major tech firms]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lg,Doosan,Nvidia,Robot,korea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/trumps-headache</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T14:00+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Trump's headache]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>with Iran,ongoing,Ceasefire,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/massive-russian-attack-kills-22-people-across-ukraine-officials-say-as-moscow-escalates-fighting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T14:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T14:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia-Ukraine War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260603/bts-vs-price-gouging-govt-steps-in-before-busan-shows</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T13:59+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T13:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS vs. price gouging? Gov't steps in before Busan shows]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Busan,BTS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260603/from-property-to-portfolios-asias-families-rethink-inheritance-investments</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T13:42+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From property to portfolios: Asia's families rethink inheritance investments]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Stock Market,Inheritance,Real Estate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/border-issue-resurfaces</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T13:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T13:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Border issue resurfaces]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal,India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20260603/former-korean-envoy-to-russia-stresses-importance-of-balanced-diplomacy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T13:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T12:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Former Korean envoy to Russia stresses importance of balanced diplomacy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Diplomacy,Russia,Ukraine,international affairs,balanced diplomacy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260603/jung-kooks-surprise-fan-event-backfires-as-bts-star-warns-stalker-fans-near-his-home</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T12:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T12:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jung Kook's surprise fan event backfires as BTS star warns stalker fans near his home]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jungkook,Sasaeng,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260603/korean-gen-z-falls-hard-for-taeko-onuki-japanese-city-pop-and-j-rock</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T12:09+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T12:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean Gen Z falls hard for Taeko Onuki, Japanese city pop and J-rock]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>City pop,J-rock,Taeko Onuki</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260603/nation-heads-to-polls-to-select-local-govt-chiefs-councilors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T12:04+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T06:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nation heads to polls to select local gov't chiefs, councilors]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Local Elections,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260603/ai-reshapes-research-but-not-human-judgment-research-firm-ceo</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T12:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AI reshapes research, but not human judgment: research firm CEO]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Research,Survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260603/kbo-leading-twins-sign-new-pitcher-rios-cut-chirinos</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T11:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T11:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KBO-leading Twins sign new pitcher Rios, cut Chirinos]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kbo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/iran-fires-missiles-and-us-strikes-iran-facility-after-reports-of-faltering-peace-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T11:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IRGC navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260603/thursday-june-4-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>assists suicide,Tiananmen Square Massacre,Kevorikian,in US</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260603/foreign-hotel-bookings-in-busan-surge-ahead-of-bts-concert</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T10:53+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T10:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign hotel bookings in Busan surge ahead of BTS concert]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/i-prefer-the-old-rose-garden</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T10:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T10:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[I prefer the old rose garden]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>rose garden</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260603/sidecar-activations-on-main-bourse-hit-highest-since-2008-financial-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T10:29+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T10:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sidecar activations on main bourse hit highest since 2008 financial crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Exchange</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260603/4-robot-related-firms-stocks-jump-155-this-year-amid-physical-ai-boom</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T10:11+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T10:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 robot-related firms' stocks jump 155% this year amid physical AI boom]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Robot,AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/03/6a22ac78-e959-41a4-993a-3bf00f07f3af.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260603/veteran-midfielder-gearing-up-for-final-world-cup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T09:42+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Veteran midfielder gearing up for final World Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260603/police-identify-all-5-victims-killed-in-hanwha-plant-explosion</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T09:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police identify all 5 victims killed in Hanwha plant explosion]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanwha Aerospace explosion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/bring-back-the-1990s-summer-moms-need-it</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T09:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bring back the ‘1990s summer.’ Moms need it]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>1990s summer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/01/726b01a4-4486-4517-a43c-7370cc1608f1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260603/the-time-has-come-for-city-owned-groceries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T09:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T09:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The time has come for city-owned groceries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>city-owned grocery store</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/israel-hezbollah-trade-blows-as-diplomats-meet-in-washington</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T08:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T08:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Israel, Hezbollah trade blows as diplomats meet in Washington]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel Hezbollah</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/s-koreas-long-hard-road-to-nuclear-propulsion</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T08:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea's long, hard road to nuclear propulsion]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US,South Korea,Trump,nuclear submarine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/ustr-points-to-koreas-steel-industry-as-he-defends-trumps-tariff-policy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T07:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T07:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USTR points to Korea's steel industry as he defends Trump's tariff policy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USTR,US tariffs</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/ustr-says-section-301-trade-investigation-results-due-in-coming-weeks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T07:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T03:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USTR says Section 301 trade investigation results due in coming weeks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USTR,Trade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260603/unification-minister-chung-heads-to-ulaanbaatar-dialogue-for-security-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T07:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T07:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unification Minister Chung heads to Ulaanbaatar Dialogue for security talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Unification Ministry</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260603/inside-national-museum-of-koreas-boom-star-directors-special-lecture-makes-heritage-come-alive</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Inside National Museum of Korea's boom: star director's special lecture makes heritage come alive]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>National Museum of Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/da86312e-92f2-49b2-810a-34c83ba6e04b.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260603/k-pop-turns-up-early-summer-heat-with-packed-june-comeback-lineup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-pop turns up early summer heat with packed June comeback lineup]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/trump-makes-changes-to-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T03:56+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T02:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260602/rome-welcomes-taekwondo-elite-for-grand-prix</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T02:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rome welcomes taekwondo elite for Grand Prix]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/airbus-tests-passenger-plane-that-can-fly-22-hours-non-stop</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T02:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T02:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260603/powerful-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-say-they-will-start-handing-in-weapons-to-authorities</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T02:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T02:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Powerful Iran-backed militias in Iraq say they will start handing in weapons to authorities]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Asaib Ahl al-Haq</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-to-return-to-flight-before-year-ends-ceo-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T01:43+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/spacex-targets-175-tril-valuation-including-greenshoe-option-in-record-ipo-sources-say</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T01:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SpaceX targets $1.75 tril. valuation including greenshoe option in record IPO, sources say]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/world-stocks-rally-on-ai-optimism-jitters-over-iran-persist</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T01:37+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/rubio-says-mojtaba-khamenei-alive-and-increasingly-engaging</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T01:16+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and 'increasingly engaging']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260603/iran-stops-talking-to-mediators-over-israel-hezbollah-fighting-in-lebanon</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T01:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T01:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/nvidia-chief-sk-group-chey-meet-in-taipei-to-discuss-ai-memory-chip-cooperation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T00:54+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nvidia chief, SK Group Chey meet in Taipei to discuss AI memory chip cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jensen Huang Korea visit,Nvidia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260603/stalked-from-behind-bars-a-female-reporters-yearslong-fight-for-safety</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-03T00:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-03T00:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Stalked from behind bars: A female reporter’s yearslong fight for safety]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Sex Crime,Stalking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/blanche-set-to-return-to-capitol-hill-as-trump-reconsiders-plans-for-18-bil-fund</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T23:26+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T20:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blanche set to return to Capitol Hill as Trump reconsiders plans for $1.8 bil. fund]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump,Capitol</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/how-a-nudge-from-nvidia-propelled-frugal-micron-into-ai-boom-and-1-tril-market-cap</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T23:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T21:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into AI boom and $1 tril. market cap]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/microsoft-expected-to-showcase-new-pc-cloud-ai-tools-at-developer-conference</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T20:47+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T20:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Microsoft expected to showcase new PC, cloud AI tools at developer conference]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Microsoft,AI,OpenClaw</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260602/bts-cardi-b-lainey-wilson-muse-snoop-dogg-and-others-will-perform-at-iheartradio-music-festival</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T20:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T20:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Muse, Snoop Dogg and others will perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS Arirang,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260602/world-no-3-kim-hyo-joo-headlines-korean-contingent-at-lpga-major</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T20:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T20:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[World No. 3 Kim Hyo-joo headlines Korean contingent at LPGA major]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf,LPGA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260602/cabinet-passes-bill-to-strengthen-self-reliance-of-semiconductors-in-defense-systems</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T20:22+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T20:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cabinet passes bill to strengthen self-reliance of semiconductors in defense systems]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Semiconductor,defense</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/korea-us-open-talks-on-nuclear-subs-investment-pledge-from-lee-trump-summit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T20:22+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T10:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, US open talks on nuclear subs, investment pledge from Lee-Trump summit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Trump,Joint Fact Sheet</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260602/seoul-moves-to-measure-new-form-of-inequality-as-ai-divide-widens</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T18:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul moves to measure new form of inequality as AI divide widens]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,Yonsei,ai divide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260602/consumer-prices-hit-26-month-high-fueling-rate-hike-expectations</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T18:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Consumer prices hit 26-month high, fueling rate hike expectations]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation,BOK,Interest Rate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20260602/recreation-of-kings-gift-marks-140-years-of-korea-france-ties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T18:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Recreation of King Gojong’s gift marks 140 years of Korea-France ties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Banwha,Diplomatic Ties,korea,France</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20260602/korea-declares-yellow-throated-marten-endangered-species-as-habitats-shrink</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T17:58+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea declares yellow-throated marten endangered species as habitats shrink]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>marten,dambi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260602/bts-turns-to-vinyl-instead-of-streaming-to-mark-13th-anniversary</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T17:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS turns to vinyl instead of streaming to mark 13th anniversary]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>vinyl,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/lee-meets-african-fms-expresses-hope-for-regular-summit-with-african-leaders</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T17:33+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T17:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee meets African FMs, expresses hope for regular summit with African leaders]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260602/jcs-chief-inspects-readiness-posture-at-coastal-riverine-units</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T17:29+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T17:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[JCS chief inspects readiness posture at coastal, riverine units]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Joint Chiefs of Staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260602/ed-safety-must-not-be-compromised</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T17:27+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Safety must not be compromised]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T17:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Whole foods vs. supplements: Which is better for nutrient intake?]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:40+09:00</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[The invisible labor of 3rd-culture belonging]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/korean-turkish-fms-to-hold-talks-this-week-on-bilateral-ties-regional-issues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:38+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean, Turkish FMs to hold talks this week on bilateral ties, regional issues]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/us-in-talks-to-expand-nuclear-weapons-deployments-in-europe-ft-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:31+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/lebanon-announces-partial-ceasefire-between-israel-hezbollah-but-attacks-continue</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:27+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/govt-to-streamline-euv-equipment-approvals-for-chipmakers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:22+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to streamline EUV equipment approvals for chipmakers]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260602/kospi-ends-higher-after-recovering-from-sharp-intraday-losses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI ends higher after recovering from sharp intraday losses]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/egypt-invites-korean-firms-to-build-industrial-zone-along-suez-canal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Egypt invites Korean firms to build industrial zone along Suez Canal]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260602/lee-flags-repeated-hanwha-plant-explosions-as-serious-problem-orders-prevention-measures</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee flags repeated Hanwha plant explosions as 'serious problem,' orders prevention measures]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanwha Aerospace explosion,Hanwha Aerospace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/investors-track-nvidia-ceos-every-expected-move-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:03+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Investors track Nvidia CEO's every expected move in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Stock Market,Jensen Huang,Nvidia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/blondie-garfield-june-3-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T16:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T16:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield – June 3, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260602/indian-star-priyanka-mohan-named-honorary-ambassador-for-korean-tourism</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Indian star Priyanka Mohan named honorary ambassador for Korean tourism]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/fa9e34bd-2a7d-4e14-9760-741a883e6283.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260602/rival-parties-make-final-push-for-support-on-eve-of-local-elections</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rival parties make final push for support on eve of local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/b79b93dd-56e6-47e0-a01b-65057bf91c57.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/trump-administration-proposes-25-tariff-to-punish-brazil-over-trade-practices</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:52+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/37351b77-018f-4816-9dca-857ea5f84409.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260602/cabinet-approves-revised-labor-law-allowing-hourly-use-of-paid-annual-leave</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:46+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cabinet approves revised labor law allowing hourly use of paid annual leave]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Labor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/5bcf65dd-93eb-47ee-8032-d7bbccba3540.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/iran-has-not-yet-sent-its-response-to-us-in-talks-mehr-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran has not yet sent its response to US in talks, Mehr says]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/korea-asks-libya-to-support-greater-presence-of-korean-firms-in-african-nation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea asks Libya to support greater presence of Korean firms in African nation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea-Africa relations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260602/cheong-wa-dae-eyes-cabinet-aide-reshuffle-after-local-elections</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cheong Wa Dae eyes Cabinet, aide reshuffle after local elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Local Elections,shakeup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260602/govt-extends-public-private-crude-oil-swap-system-until-end-june</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T15:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T15:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't extends public-private crude oil swap system until end-June]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Crude Oil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/korean-fm-holds-talks-with-11-african-counterparts-on-cooperation-development-issues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean FM holds talks with 11 African counterparts on cooperation, development issues]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cho Hyun,Korea-Africa relations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260602/seoul-invites-world-to-take-it-easy-in-ultimate-anti-competitive-triathlon</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:52+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul invites world to ‘take it easy’ in ultimate anti-competitive triathlon]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,Festival</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260602/kim-jun-su-details-severe-obsessive-fan-harassment-during-tvxq-days</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jun-su details severe obsessive fan harassment during TVXQ days]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tvxq,JYJ,Xia,Kim Jun-su</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260602/korean-struggles-reflected-in-dueling-renditions-of-chekhov-classic</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean struggles reflected in dueling renditions of Chekhov classic]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Theater</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/samsung-unveils-hbm5-mock-up-at-taiwan-trade-show</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung unveils HBM5 mock-up at Taiwan trade show]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>HBM,Computex,smasung</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/hanmiglobal-to-host-global-summit-on-ai-driven-future-of-project-management</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:36+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HanmiGlobal to host global summit on AI-driven future of project management]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Construction,Hanmiglobal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260602/seoul-design-foundation-boosts-circular-economy-startups-with-new-training-program</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T14:33+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T14:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul Design Foundation boosts circular economy startups with new training program]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,Upcycling</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
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</url>
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</url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T13:45+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:28+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha Aerospace partially suspends Daejeon factory following deadly explosion]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:22+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Naver Cloud, Nvidia to join hands to build global AI factory: CEO]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:07+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:06+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T12:00+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/kgm-musso-pickup-hits-10000-cumulative-sales-milestone-just-5-months-after-release</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:57+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KGM Musso pickup hits 10,000 cumulative sales milestone just 5 months after release]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:57+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['Colony' director  seeks experimental turn in AI era]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/johnnie-walker-black-ruby-targets-younger-drinkers-with-layered-highball</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:54+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260602/public-procurement-service-highlights-fostering-innovation-supporting-ai-startups</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:52+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:50+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/sk-bioscience-wins-first-unicef-flu-vaccine-supply-contract</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:45+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK Bioscience wins first UNICEF flu vaccine supply contract]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:26+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260602/koreas-content-industry-exports-hit-record-149-bil-in-2025</loc>
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<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:20+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/wealth-disparity</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:20+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Wealth disparity]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260602/nvidia-ceo-to-appear-on-korean-talk-show-during-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nvidia CEO to appear on Korean talk show during visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jensen Huang</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/american-decline-on-display</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[American decline on display]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260602/top-to-hold-fan-meeting-at-yokohama-arena-next-month</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[T.O.P to hold fan meeting at Yokohama arena next month]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Japan,Bigbang,Top</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260602/why-some-experts-fear-s-korean-missile-sites-could-incentivize-n-korean-strikes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T10:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T10:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why some experts fear S. Korean missile sites could incentivize N. Korean strikes]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260602/civil-rights-commission-recommends-govt-agencies-share-english-test-scores-for-hiring</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T10:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T10:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Civil rights commission recommends gov't agencies share English test scores for hiring]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Job,English,Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260602/national-security-adviser-to-meet-us-under-secretary-of-state</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T10:27+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T10:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[National security adviser to meet US under secretary of state]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-US alliance,nuclear submarine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260602/consumer-prices-rise-31-in-may-on-soaring-fuel-prices</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T10:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T08:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Consumer prices rise 3.1% in May on soaring fuel prices]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/4b06435d-0e7d-4949-a092-83ec82f31178.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260602/inflation-expected-to-stay-above-3-amid-prolonged-middle-east-tensions-bok</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T10:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T10:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Inflation expected to stay above 3% amid prolonged Middle East tensions: BOK]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation,BOK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260602/lee-urges-stern-punishment-for-intentional-spreading-of-false-information</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T09:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee urges stern punishment for intentional spreading of false information]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,fake news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/ed5cf615-420f-42ef-8bd8-93487e44a29e.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260602/korea-canada-discuss-stronger-space-defense-cooperation-amid-submarine-bidding-race</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T09:33+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Canada discuss stronger space, defense cooperation amid submarine bidding race]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Canada submarine project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260602/korea-seeking-momentum-building-win-vs-el-salvador-in-final-world-cup-tuneup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T09:16+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea seeking momentum-building win vs. El Salvador in final World Cup tuneup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup,football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/why-did-the-turtle-cross-the-road</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T09:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T09:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why did the turtle cross the road]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Animal Rights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260602/alcohol-spending-posts-sharpest-decline-in-7-years-in-q1-amid-changing-drinking-culture</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T08:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T08:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Alcohol spending posts sharpest decline in 7 years in Q1 amid changing drinking culture]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Alcohol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/144cba29-4052-4cc1-9896-d023d1fef4c6.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/let-korean-humanitarians-answer-the-call</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T08:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T08:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Let Korean humanitarians answer the call]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ebola</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/01/e4fbe64a-127c-446b-ba1e-277e2bd6248d.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/trump-tells-abc-news-he-thinks-there-will-be-an-iran-deal-over-the-next-week</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T08:16+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T07:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump tells ABC News he thinks there will be an Iran deal 'over the next week']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/pentagon-bars-journalists-from-its-press-office-saying-it-has-become-a-classified-space</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T08:12+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T08:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pentagon,US</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/515222f3-72ee-4fa4-8a2d-22beb9dfe204.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260602/lees-1st-year-in-office-president-turns-social-media-into-governing-tool-to-boost-transparency</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[LEE'S 1ST YEAR IN OFFICE] President turns social media into governing tool to boost transparency]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Twitter,Lee Jae Myung,Social Media</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/05/28/f0290a62-a829-430f-a2f9-ab4bade8dff3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260602/restaurant-of-the-week-suncheon-brewery-proves-simple-can-still-satisfy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T04:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T04:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Suncheon Brewery proves simple can still satisfy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Beer,South Jeolla Province,Suncheon,Brewery,Restaurant</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/trump-iran-talks-advancing-quickly-israel-hezbollah-to-stop-attacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T03:44+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T03:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump: Iran talks advancing quickly; Israel, Hezbollah to stop attacks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/dc2a1a27-e295-4439-8219-1e7ef46c9bd0.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/last-call-states-look-to-extend-bar-and-restaurant-hours-during-world-cup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T02:02+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T02:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during World Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/ceasefire-very-likely-to-end-if-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-persist-iranian-tv-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T01:13+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T01:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ceasefire very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, Iranian TV says]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260602/us-bombs-iranian-military-sites-then-downs-missiles-tehran-fired-at-troops-in-kuwait</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T01:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T01:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/02/1bbca92d-0800-4b9f-a4cd-ab5428a0525f.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/high-inflation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T01:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T01:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[High inflation]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260602/ceasefire-in-middle-east</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T01:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T01:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ceasefire in Middle East]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ceasefire,US,Iran,Trump,Middle East</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260602/k-pop-k-film-and-k-food-why-not-k-games</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-02T01:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-02T01:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-pop, K-film and K-food: Why not K-games?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gaming,Game</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/05/20/e11749d0-f312-43b3-acf2-94eeb572f300.png</image:loc>
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