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<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-24</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Vietnam sign 73 MOUs for AI, infrastructure, energy]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, 4 Commonwealth army chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Illegal fishing by foreign vessels to face tougher punishment]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 bil. takeover of the Hollywood giant]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran defies US blockade to claim tolls from Hormuz shipping]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup: report]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Peruvian Embassy in Seoul honors Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa with cultural tribute]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul rejects US Republicans' claims of discrimination against Coupang]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[First ladies of Korea, Vietnam engage in friendly exchange]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea seizes 657 kilograms of drugs in sweeping overseas crackdowns]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea’s ‘painter of light’ finally gets national spotlight]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Huawei Korea unveils new smart solar inverter at Green Energy Expo 2026]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/honda-korea-to-withdraw-from-auto-business</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Honda Korea to withdraw from auto business]]></news:title>
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</news:publication>
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</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ancient bronze bell gains National Treasure status]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung heiress's ex-husband serving prison term in deception case]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/israel-lebanon-to-meet-in-washington-while-iran-us-talks-are-in-limbo</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Israel, Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260423/visit-palestine-poster-show-connects-gaza-and-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['Visit Palestine' poster show connects Gaza and Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Poster,Palestine,Exhibition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260423/streaming-platforms-bet-on-sports-broadcasting-to-lock-in-subscribers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Streaming platforms bet on sports broadcasting to lock in subscribers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Esports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/iran-tightens-control-of-hormuz-after-us-calls-off-renewed-attacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260423/president-calls-for-new-miracle-on-red-river-as-seoul-hanoi-partnership-expands</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[President calls for new 'Miracle on Red River' as Seoul-Hanoi partnership expands]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>collective leadership,Vietnam,Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/renault-koreas-filante-offers-smart-comfortable-driving</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Renault Korea’s Filante offers smart, comfortable driving]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Filante,crossover,Renault,Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260423/blackpink-roses-stress-ball-faces-us-shortages</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BLACKPINK Rosé's 'stress ball' faces US shortages]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>NeeDoh,Blackpink Rose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260423/court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-truck-driver-for-running-into-people-at-rally</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court issues arrest warrant for truck driver for running into people at rally]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260423/korean-special-envoy-calls-for-safe-hormuz-transit-in-meeting-with-irans-fm</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean special envoy calls for safe Hormuz transit in meeting with Iran's FM]]></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/southkorea/society/20260423/online-sales-of-liquid-e-cigarettes-to-be-banned-warning-labels-mandatory</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Online sales of liquid e-cigarettes to be banned; warning labels mandatory]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cigarette,Law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260423/ppp-rep-joo-ho-young-says-will-not-run-for-daegu-mayor-after-court-upholds-party-cutoff</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP Rep. Joo Ho-young says will not run for Daegu mayor after court upholds party cutoff]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 Election,PPP,DPK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260423/turkey-pitches-itself-to-korea-as-energy-hub-supply-chain-bridge-between-asia-europe</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Turkey pitches itself to Korea as energy hub, supply chain bridge between Asia, Europe]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Turkish Ambassador Murat Tamer,Turkish Embassy in Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260423/vice-minister-calls-for-steel-industrys-cooperation-for-supply-chain-stabilization-amid-mideast-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Vice minister calls for steel industry's cooperation for supply chain stabilization amid Mideast crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Steel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260423/samsung-electronics-labor-unions-vow-no-retreat-in-wage-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics labor unions vow no retreat in wage talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Labor Union,Samsung Electronics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/government-taps-20-universities-to-expand-ai-education-nationwide</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Government taps 20 universities to expand AI education nationwide]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260423/7-brain-foods-that-boost-your-energy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[7 'brain foods' that boost your energy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Salmon,Food,Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/postech-researcher-unlocks-switchable-lens-for-2d-3d-displays</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[POSTECH researcher unlocks switchable lens for 2D, 3D displays]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>nanoscale</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260423/seoul-stocks-extend-record-streak-to-3-days-on-chips-rally</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks extend record streak to 3 days on chips rally]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,KOSPI,won-dollar exchange rate</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/nespresso-explores-flavor-with-new-one-touch-capsule-coffeemaker</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nespresso explores flavor with new one-touch capsule coffeemaker]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Coffee,nespresso</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/korean-firm-elyssia-finds-success-in-overseas-baby-care-product-market</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean firm Elyssia finds success in overseas baby care product market]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baby product</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260421/yongsan-shopping-complex-in-seoul-emerges-as-subculture-hub-embracing-consumer-shift</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yongsan shopping complex in Seoul emerges as subculture hub, embracing consumer shift]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yongsan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260422/seouls-viral-quadricycle-band-turns-landmarks-into-rolling-concert-venues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul’s viral quadricycle band turns landmarks into rolling concert venues]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Music,Performance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260423/bts-v-turns-airport-into-runway-with-early-fall-look</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS' V turns airport into runway with early fall look]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bts V</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/blondie-garfield-april-24-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield – April 24, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260423/court-backs-sports-ministry-on-disciplinary-action-for-football-chief</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court backs sports ministry on disciplinary action for football chief]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Football,KFA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260423/prosecution-raided-over-ex-prosecutor-generals-alleged-role-in-martial-law-bid</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
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</news:publication>
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<url>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[BTS' RM faces smoking controversy after Japan media report]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Jinju to host Esports Championships Asia 2026]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Singapore luxury hotel offers ‘Baby Shark’ vacation package]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK hynix's Q1 operating margin breaks above 70%, higher than Nvidia, TSMC]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/jeonbuk-national-university-unveils-ai-driven-campus-transformation-model</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jeonbuk National University unveils AI-driven campus transformation model]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unification minister rejects criticism of NK-related intel leak as 'political trick']]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea Eximbank steps forward as key financial backer for Vietnam's nuclear power projects]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260423/ex-mlb-player-choi-ji-man-signs-with-korean-minor-league-club</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ex-MLB player Choi Ji-man signs with Korean minor league club]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AMF Holdings joins new alliance to modernize Korea’s global tourism strategy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>International</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260423/ge-aerospace-turns-to-korea-to-shore-up-volatile-supply-chain</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[GE Aerospace turns to Korea to shore up volatile supply chain]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kotra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/govt-eyes-new-protections-for-migrant-workers-to-shore-up-faltering-farms</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't eyes new protections for migrant workers to shore up faltering farms]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of Agriculture Food And Rural Affairs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260423/oscar-winning-director-maggie-kang-signs-with-korean-entertainment-agency</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Oscar-winning director Maggie Kang signs with Korean entertainment agency]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KPop Demon Hunters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260423/giants-lee-jung-hoo-picks-up-hit-dodgers-kim-hye-seong-silenced-in-korean-duel</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Giants' Lee Jung-hoo picks up hit, Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong silenced in Korean duel]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baseball,MLB</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/seoul-offers-scholarships-to-descendants-of-independence-activists</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul offers scholarships to descendants of independence activists]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260423/ai-talks-double-as-diplomacy-at-global-tech-show-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AI talks double as diplomacy at global tech show in Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of Science And Ict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260423/us-military-looks-to-make-korea-regional-hub-for-equipment-repair</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US military looks to make Korea regional hub for equipment repair]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Forces Korea,Xavier Brunson,USFK,Regional Sustainment Hub,OPCON</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260423/80000-rally-behind-young-woman-who-died-after-police-dropped-sexual-assault-case</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[80,000 rally behind young woman who died after police dropped sexual assault case]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>sexual violence</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260423/koreas-q1-gdp-grows-17-nearly-double-forecast-on-surging-chip-exports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's Q1 GDP grows 1.7%, nearly double forecast on surging chip exports]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/new-university-funding-aims-to-reverse-decline-in-technical-literacy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New university funding aims to reverse decline in technical literacy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/korea-enacts-sweeping-law-to-fast-track-bioengineering</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea enacts sweeping law to fast-track bioengineering]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260423/celebrated-abroad-sidelined-at-home-hong-sang-soo-marks-30-years-in-cinema</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Celebrated abroad, sidelined at home: Hong Sang-soo marks 30 years in cinema]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hong Sang-Soo,Berlin Film Festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/harim-cj-cheiljedang-to-spur-meat-exports-to-vietnam-following-summit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Harim, CJ CheilJedang to spur meat exports to Vietnam following summit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Harim,Cj Cheiljedang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/chicken-supplier-harim-emerges-as-major-ma-player</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chicken supplier Harim emerges as major M&A player]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>ns,Harim,Homeplus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/2-leaders-usher-in-new-era-for-korea-india-relations</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2 leaders usher in new era for Korea-India relations]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Center,South Korea,India,Kpop,mumbai,bollywood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260423/westin-seoul-parnas-expands-family-benefits-through-may</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Westin Seoul Parnas expands family benefits through May]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[K-pop on violin? Ray Chen ventures out to become gateway to classical music]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED]  A $1 copper mine]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mexico,Copper,Lee Myung-Bak</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[EVAN debuts bold blond look at first public event after ENHYPEN exit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>evan,ENHYPEN,heeseung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung SDS deepens Google Cloud alliance]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung Sds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tariff refunds]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea logs fastest GDP growth in 5 1/2 years on strong semiconductor exports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gdp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260423/duty-free-shopping-festival-to-kick-off-saturday-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Duty-free shopping festival to kick off Saturday in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Duty Free</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/matchmaking-firm-duo-fined-810000-over-data-leak</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Matchmaking firm Duo fined $810,000 over data leak]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Data Leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260423/25-people-indicted-in-67-bil-starch-sugar-price-fixing-case</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[25 people indicted in $6.7 bil. starch sugar price-fixing case]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Price Fixing,FTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul to transform into citywide playground for ‘Kids Week’]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee's approval rating remains at record high of 69%: poll]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/seoul-san-francisco-mark-50-years-of-ties-as-sister-cities</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul, San Francisco mark 50 years of ties as sister cities]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,SF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260423/timeline-for-opcon-transfer-to-be-set-in-annual-defense-talks-in-october-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Timeline for OPCON transfer to be set in annual defense talks in October: Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USFK,South Korea-US alliance,OPCON</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260423/govt-to-launch-community-science-program-in-public-spaces-nationwide</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to launch community science program in public spaces nationwide]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of Science And Ict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260423/korea-preps-single-stock-leveraged-etfs-as-experts-question-investor-safeguards</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea preps single-stock leveraged ETFs as experts question investor safeguards]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Etf,Samsung Electronics,Sk hynix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260423/in-search-of-yarn-seoul-has-what-chinas-crochet-wave-lacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[In search of yarn: Seoul has what China’s crochet wave lacks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle,Culture,knitting,crochet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260423/novelis-korea-supports-yeongju-middle-school-robotics-teams-trip-to-world-championship</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Novelis Korea supports Yeongju middle school robotics team's trip to world championship]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Novelis Korea,Daeyeong Middle School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260423/agriculture-ministry-to-offer-eco-friendly-farming-program-at-kidzania-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Agriculture ministry to offer eco-friendly farming program at KidZania Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>kids,Food</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260423/seoul-shares-up-late-thursday-morning-on-chip-gains-us-ceasefire-extension</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul shares up late Thursday morning on chip gains, US ceasefire extension]]></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/lifestyle/people-events/20260423/thousands-to-race-through-seoul-as-half-marathon-returns-sunday</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Thousands to race through Seoul as half marathon returns Sunday]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260422/documentary-about-kim-bomsori-forgotten-polish-composition-wins-top-prize-at-film-festival</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Documentary about Kim Bomsori, forgotten Polish composition wins top prize at film festival]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Violinist,Bomsori Kim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260423/audit-finds-air-force-pilot-caused-midair-collision-for-selfie-how-much-did-he-actually-pay</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Audit finds Air Force pilot caused midair collision for selfie — how much did he actually pay?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Fighter Jets,Pilot,Board of Audit And Inspection,Air Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260423/korea-says-fully-implementing-non-discrimination-pledge-for-us-firms-after-republican-letter</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea says 'fully implementing' non-discrimination pledge for US firms after Republican letter]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-US alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/iran-oil-giveaway</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran oil giveaway]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>iran oil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260423/friday-april-24-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>than china,most populous nation,India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260423/korea-to-accept-record-93500-foreign-seasonal-workers-for-agriculture-sector-during-first-half-of-the-year</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea to accept record 93,500 foreign seasonal workers for agriculture sector during first half of the year]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Agriculture,Foreign Workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260423/korea-thailand-cambodia-seize-over-650-kg-of-narcotics-in-q1-in-joint-crackdowns</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Thailand, Cambodia seize over 650 kg of narcotics in Q1 in joint crackdowns]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Drugs,Korea Customs Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/one-plum-farmers-success-story</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[One plum farmer’s success story]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea,plum,healty foods,plum farmer,soy bean paste</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/mrbeast-employee-alleges-harassment-at-video-production-company-beast-industries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[MrBeast employee alleges harassment at video production company Beast Industries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mrbeast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260423/nmixx-to-return-with-new-album-next-month</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NMIXX to return with new album next month]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,NMIXX</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260423/n-korea-russia-boost-high-level-exchanges-to-unprecedented-level-ahead-of-kursk-recapture-anniversary</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea, Russia boost high-level exchanges to unprecedented level ahead of Kursk recapture anniversary]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260423/watchdog-recommends-higher-insurance-payouts-for-sinkhole-related-deaths</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Watchdog recommends higher insurance payouts for sinkhole-related deaths]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260423/6-paper-manufacturers-fined-2288-mil-for-price-fixing</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[6 paper manufacturers fined $228.8 mil. for price fixing]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Price Fixing,FTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/iran-fires-on-3-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-maintains-blockade-diplomacy-stalls</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade, diplomacy stalls]]></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/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/winners-song-min-ho-could-face-102-days-of-mandatory-reservice-if-convicted</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[WINNER's Song Min-ho could face 102 days of mandatory 'reservice' if convicted]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Winner,Song Min-Ho,Military,mino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260423/foreigners-net-purchase-57-bil-in-treasury-bonds-since-koreas-wgbi-inclusion</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreigners net purchase $5.7 bil. in treasury bonds since Korea's WGBI inclusion]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Treasury,Wgbi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/fossil-fuel-investments-are-a-fiduciary-risk</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fossil fuel investments are a fiduciary risk]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Fossil Fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/hybe-case-raises-uncomfortable-questions-about-legal-reform</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HYBE case raises uncomfortable questions about legal reform]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bang Si-Hyuk,Arrest Warrant,Hybe,Ipo,regarding HYBE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260423/govt-to-expand-tax-cuts-on-lpg-butane-next-month-review-stronger-punitive-measures-against-collusion</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to expand tax cuts on LPG butane next month; review stronger punitive measures against collusion]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Oil,oil prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/in-iran-life-defies-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[In Iran, life defies 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/world/20260423/swedens-secondhand-clothing-swaps-offer-trendy-way-to-cut-environmental-waste</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sweden's secondhand clothing swaps offer trendy way to cut environmental waste]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Climate Change,Sweden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260423/long-time-minor-leaguer-trying-to-make-most-of-kbo-opportunity</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Long-time minor leaguer trying to make most of KBO opportunity]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kbo,baseball,Lg Twins</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260423/bok-chief-finance-minister-vows-enhanced-policy-coordination-during-1st-meeting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BOK chief, finance minister vows enhanced policy coordination during 1st meeting]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BOK,Finance Ministry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/israeli-airstrike-kills-lebanese-journalist-amal-khalil</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Israeli airstrike kills Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Freedom,Iran crisis,Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260423/a-well-deserved-war-on-microplastics</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[A well-deserved war on microplastics]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>microplastic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260423/lee-set-to-meet-vietnamese-pm-attend-biz-forum</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee set to meet Vietnamese PM, attend biz forum]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Korea-Vietnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260423/ethiopia-seeks-climate-resilient-inclusive-development-cooperation-with-korea-top-envoy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ethiopia seeks 'climate-resilient, inclusive' development cooperation with Korea: top envoy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ethiopia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260423/biz-sentiment-for-may-pessimistic-due-to-middle-east-crisis-poll</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Biz sentiment for May pessimistic due to Middle East crisis: poll]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Business Sentiment</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/japanese-police-arrest-korean-for-allegedly-obstructing-yasukuni-shrine-festival</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japanese police arrest Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea-Japan Relations,Japan,Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260423/n-korea-slams-japans-launch-of-military-drone-offices</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea slams Japan's launch of military drone offices]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Japan</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/trump-has-not-set-deadline-to-receive-unified-proposal-from-iran-white-house</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump has not set deadline to receive 'unified' proposal from Iran: White House]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Trump</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260423/asia-emerges-as-global-leader-as-west-backpedals-says-sustainability-expert</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Asia emerges as global leader as West backpedals, says sustainability expert]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Discount,Corporate Governance,Sustainability,Esg</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260423/branksome-hall-asia-sends-students-to-worlds-top-universities-through-inquiry-based-education</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Branksome Hall Asia sends students to world's top universities through inquiry-based education]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Branksome Hall Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/ustr-seeks-outcomes-on-digital-regulation-with-s-korea-australia-eu</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USTR seeks ‘outcomes’ on digital regulation with S. Korea, Australia, EU]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>foreign digital regulations,US</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/us-republicans-urge-s-korea-to-end-discrimination-against-us-firms-like-coupang</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Republicans urge S. Korea to end ‘discrimination’ against US firms like Coupang]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Republicans,Coupang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260423/us-set-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-early-as-wednesday-axios-reports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US set to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Marijuana,US</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea, US aim to meet OPCON transfer conditions by Q1 2029: USFK commander]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says US-Iran talks 'possible' within 36 to 72 hours: report]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rev. Billy Kim to lead children's choir on US tour to thank veterans]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Far East Broadcasting Company,Febc Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['My business is gone': Seoul’s low-cost study spaces spark backlash from cafe owners]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Small Businesses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How IU's 'Perfect Crown' breaks royal romance clichés]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Disney Plus,Perfect Crown</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/leaders-agree-on-koreas-export-of-heat-treated-poultry-meat-to-vietnam</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Leaders agree on Korea's export of heat-treated poultry meat to Vietnam]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam,Korea,Summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/iran-seizes-ships-in-strait-after-trump-halts-attacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks]]></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/sports/20260422/eagles-manager-trying-not-to-dwell-on-losses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Eagles manager trying not to dwell on losses]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Manager,Hanwha Eagles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Deputy FM stresses cooperation with EU on supply chains in meeting with envoys]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea's Kusong comes into spotlight as little-known but long-suspected nuclear facility site]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Chung Dong-Young</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/uk-approves-ban-on-cigarette-sales-for-people-born-after-2008</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[UK approves ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Smoking,UK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260422/appeals-court-upholds-ppps-exclusion-of-lawmaker-from-daegu-mayoral-primary</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Appeals court upholds PPP's exclusion of lawmaker from Daegu mayoral primary]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Daegu,PPP,Primary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260422/defense-minister-denies-reports-usfk-commander-protested-over-alleged-leak-of-us-intel-on-nk-nuke-facility</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defense minister denies reports USFK commander protested over alleged leak of US intel on NK nuke facility]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,USFK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260422/physics-breakthrough-born-in-korean-lab-wins-global-recognition</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Physics breakthrough born in Korean lab wins global recognition]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul National University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260423/ed-special-inspector-for-presidential-corruption</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Special inspector for presidential corruption]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>special inspector general,South Korea,Presidential Office</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20260422/runaway-wolfs-mukbang-draws-national-attention-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Runaway wolf’s 'mukbang' draws national attention in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>neukgu,Wolf</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260422/korea-aims-to-restore-fading-villages-into-guesthouses-co-working-spaces</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea aims to renovate fading villages into guesthouses, co-working spaces]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>rural crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/amcham-san-francisco-agree-to-boost-korea-us-economic-ties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AMCHAM, San Francisco agree to boost Korea-US economic ties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>AMCHAM,San Francisco</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/no-more-memories-overnight-trips-disappear-as-teachers-fear-criminal-liability</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[No more memories: Overnight trips disappear as teachers fear criminal liability]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Teachers,Field Trips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/appeals-court-cuts-battery-maker-ceos-prison-term-to-4-yrs-over-deadly-plant-fire</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Appeals court cuts battery maker CEO's prison term from 15 to 4 years over deadly plant fire]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>industrial accidents,fire,Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/korean-battery-firms-in-hungary-see-favorable-shifts-in-business-landscape</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean battery firms in Hungary see favorable shifts in business landscape]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Battery,Hungary,tisza,greenpeace,Magyar</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/mythos-shift</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mythos shift]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Anthropic,mythos,Cybersecurity</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260422/music-commentary-breathe-new-life-into-royal-tombs-of-joseon-dynasty</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Music, commentary breathe new life into royal tombs of Joseon Dynasty]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Heritage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260422/twins-starter-chirinos-sidelined-with-elbow-injury</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Twins starter Chirinos sidelined with elbow injury]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baseball,Lg Twins</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260422/banks-ad-spending-tops-541-mil-amid-star-marketing-push</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks' ad spending tops $541 mil. amid star marketing push]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260422/usfk-commander-warns-against-political-expediency-in-rushed-opcon-transfer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USFK commander warns against 'political expediency' in rushed OPCON transfer]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Forces Korea,USFK,OPCON,Opcon Transfer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260422/will-the-devil-wears-prada-2-face-backlash-with-chinese-viewers-over-racism-claims</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Will 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' face backlash with Chinese viewers over racism claims?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Devil wears prada 2,Racism</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260422/traditional-alcohol-makers-open-their-doors-to-help-korea-revive-rural-tourism</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Traditional alcohol makers open their doors to help Korea revive rural tourism]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Food</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/special-counsel-seeks-15-year-prison-term-for-ex-interior-minister-in-insurrection-appeal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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<url>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI surges past 6,400 to new all-time high]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/lig-da-wins-1st-deal-to-export-haegung-missiles-to-malaysia</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LIG D&A wins 1st deal to export 'Haegung' missiles to Malaysia]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>defense,weapons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260422/commonwealth-veterans-of-korean-war-to-visit-korea-this-week</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Commonwealth veterans of Korean War to visit Korea this week]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/yoons-constitutional-petition-against-insurrection-tribunal-law-referred-to-formal-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yoon's constitutional petition against insurrection tribunal law referred to formal review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yoon Suk Yeol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/blondie-garfield-april-23-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - April 23, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260422/giants-lee-jung-hoo-takes-upper-hand-over-dodgers-kim-hye-seong</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Giants' Lee Jung-hoo takes upper hand over Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baseball,Lee Jung-Hoo</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/seoul-international-garden-show-returns-with-largest-edition</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul International Garden Show returns with largest  edition]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/notorious-drug-kingpin-indicted-month-after-repatriation-from-philippines</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Notorious drug kingpin indicted month after repatriation from Philippines]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Drug Trafficking,Philippines</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/korea-india-to-launch-cross-border-qr-code-based-payment-system-this-year-fsc-chief</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, India to launch cross-border QR code-based payment system this year: FSC chief]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>FSC,India</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/reciprocal-visits-to-bring-korea-vietnam-closer-in-lees-push-for-global-south-diplomacy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Reciprocal visits to bring Korea, Vietnam closer in Lee's push for Global South diplomacy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam,Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/aws-bets-on-multi-agent-as-next-ai-paradigm-unveils-2026-partner-strategy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AWS bets on multi-agent as next AI paradigm, unveils 2026 partner strategy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech,AI,Aws</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260422/kotra-courts-seattle-students-in-recruitment-push</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOTRA courts Seattle students in recruitment push]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kotra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260422/febc-korea-holds-nationwide-seminars-to-revive-gospel-mission</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FEBC-Korea holds nationwide seminars to revive gospel mission]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Far East Broadcasting Company,Febc Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/prime-minister-honors-late-independence-fighter-at-repatriation-ceremony</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Prime minister honors late independence fighter at repatriation ceremony]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Repatriation,Independence Fighter,Kim Min-seok</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/sk-hynix-breaks-ground-for-new-packaging-fab-in-cheongju</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK hynix breaks ground for new packaging fab in Cheongju]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pnt7,Sk hynix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20260422/power-demand-forecast-to-increase-nearly-30-by-2040</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Power demand forecast to increase nearly 30% by 2040]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Electricity,Power</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/world-it-show-2026-opens-in-seoul-with-ai-driven-innovation-in-focus</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[World IT Show 2026 opens in Seoul with AI-driven innovation in focus]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>ICT,Technology,AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/lee-to-meet-vietnams-top-3-political-leaders-during-state-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee to meet Vietnam’s top 3 political leaders during state visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>political leaders,Vietnam,Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260422/public-invited-to-tour-heritage-sites-under-restoration</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Public invited to tour heritage sites under restoration]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Heritage Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260422/world-cup-broadcast-deal-limits-viewing-to-jtbc-kbs-as-talks-collapse-with-mbc-sbs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[World Cup broadcast deal limits viewing to JTBC, KBS as talks collapse with MBC, SBS]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup,KBS,JTBC</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260422/hanwha-lifes-global-portfolio-strengthens-as-overseas-earnings-climb</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha Life's global portfolio strengthens as overseas earnings climb]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam,Indonesia,Hanwha Life Insurance</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/defense-firms-form-united-front-against-hanwhas-dominance</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defense firms form united front against Hanwha's dominance]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hd Hyundai,Hanwha,Lig,Kai,rotem</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260422/hanwha-expands-foothold-in-canada-through-partnership-with-alberta</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha expands foothold in Canada through partnership with Alberta]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanwha Group</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260422/blackpinks-jisoo-skips-glam-airport-look-amid-family-controversy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BLACKPINK’s Jisoo skips glam airport look amid family controversy]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/neowiz-awards-aim-to-inspire-support-global-indie-games</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NEOWIZ awards aim to inspire, support global indie games]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Neowiz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/koreas-higher-education-push-stalls-as-foreign-faculty-numbers-decline</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea’s higher education push stalls as foreign faculty numbers decline]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Universities,foreign faculty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260422/han-kang-meets-readers-in-barcelona-in-first-public-event-since-nobel-prize-win</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Han Kang meets readers in Barcelona in first public event since Nobel Prize win]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Han Kang</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/mercedes-benz-koreas-direct-sales-to-reshape-retail-paradigm-experts</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't expands AI-powered cybersecurity to cover private cloud services in education]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gangnam District to stage weekly street performances]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gangnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/hd-hyundai-heavy-wins-koreas-first-icebreaker-order-from-overseas-client</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HD Hyundai Heavy wins Korea's first icebreaker order from overseas client]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hd Hyundai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/nc-sets-global-launch-of-aion-2-on-pc-platforms-in-2nd-half-of-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NC sets global launch of AION 2 on PC platforms in 2nd half of 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>nc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260422/foreign-fans-fuel-late-night-delivery-boom-during-bts-concert-dates</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign fans fuel late-night delivery boom during BTS concert dates]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Delivery,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/robots-vs-humans</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Robots vs humans]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Robots,Vs,Run,Marathon,Humans</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/taiwan-president-postpones-eswatini-visit-and-says-china-pressured-african-countries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Taiwan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/foreign-currency-deposits-post-record-drop-in-march-amid-weakening-won-bok</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign currency deposits post record drop in March amid weakening won: BOK]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Dollar,Foreign Currency Deposits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/population-mobility-hits-5-year-high-in-march-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Population mobility hits 5-year high in March: data]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Population Mobility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/2-firms-fined-175-mil-for-colluding-in-hyundai-kia-bids</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2 firms fined $1.75 mil. for colluding in Hyundai, Kia bids]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kia,Hyundai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/agriculture-minister-explores-k-food-export-opportunity-in-meeting-with-vietnamese-counterpart</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Agriculture minister explores K-food export opportunity in meeting with Vietnamese counterpart]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam,Korea-Vietnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/bahraini-ambassador-to-korea-marks-50th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bahraini ambassador to Korea marks 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea-Bahrain relations,bahrain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/childbirths-grow-at-record-high-pace-in-february-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Childbirths grow at record high pace in February: data]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Birthrate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/beyond-tourists-seoul-draws-netflix-global-producers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Beyond tourists, Seoul draws Netflix, global producers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,India,Netflix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/chinese-national-sent-to-prosecution-over-deadly-warehouse-fire</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chinese national sent to prosecution over deadly warehouse fire]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/wooriwa-chefs-cook-up-recipes-at-pet-food-kitchen</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Wooriwa chefs cook up recipes at Pet Food Kitchen]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/seoul-shares-down-late-wednesday-morning-amid-peace-talks-uncertainty</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul shares down late Wednesday morning amid peace talks uncertainty]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,Iran crisis,KOSPI</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260422/thursday-april-23-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Protest,Students,Hu Yaobang,death of,Beijing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/kotra-hosts-future-mobility-partnership-event-for-korean-us-companies</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOTRA hosts future mobility partnership event for Korean, US companies]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kotra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/korean-air-completes-overhaul-of-first-prestige-class-lounges</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean Air completes overhaul of first, prestige class lounges]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Air,Lounge,prestige class,first class</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/kumho-petrochemical-seeks-to-overcome-uncertainty-with-high-value-added-products</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kumho Petrochemical seeks to overcome uncertainty with high value-added products]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kumho Petrochemical</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260422/us-indo-pacific-hosts-workshop-to-strengthen-civil-military-crisis-response-on-korean-peninsula</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Indo-Pacific hosts workshop to strengthen civil-military crisis response on Korean Peninsula]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USFK,Military</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/fire-safety-lessons-from-czech-republic</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fire safety lessons from Czech Republic]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>performance-based design,for buildings,fire saftey in Korea</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/klook-launches-real-time-rail-booking-service-for-foreign-tourists-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Klook launches real-time rail booking service for foreign tourists in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Klook,Korail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260422/koreas-military-academy-merger-plan-sparks-debate</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's military academy merger plan sparks debate]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Navy,Korea Army,Korea Air Force</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/mideast-crises-divide-europe-as-it-grapples-with-rising-fuel-costs-policy-toward-israel</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs, policy toward Israel]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>European Union,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/the-coming-extinction</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The coming extinction]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>AI</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/fuel-price-cap-system-lowered-consumer-prices-by-up-to-08-percentage-points-in-march-report</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fuel price cap system lowered consumer prices by up to 0.8 percentage points in March: report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>fuel prices,Consumer Price</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/s-korea-returns-remains-of-12-chinese-troops-killed-in-korean-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea returns remains of 12 Chinese troops killed in Korean War]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/australia-asks-roblox-minecraft-to-detail-child-safety-measures</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gaming,Australia,Roblox,Minecraft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/korean-currency-retreats-from-1-month-high-as-peace-talks-falter</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean currency retreats from 1-month high as peace talks falter]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy,Currency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trump-extends-ceasefire-with-iran-but-keeps-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump extends ceasefire with Iran but keeps blockade]]></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/20260422/a-social-prescription-for-koreas-loneliness-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[A social prescription for Korea’s loneliness crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>isolation,Suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260422/n-korean-russian-public-security-chiefs-discuss-closer-cooperation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korean, Russian public security chiefs discuss closer cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/pm-says-will-decide-whether-to-keep-fuel-price-caps-after-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM says will decide whether to keep fuel price caps after review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Middle East,Prime Minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/police-seek-arrest-warrant-for-truck-driver-for-fatally-striking-rallygoers-in-jinju</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police seek arrest warrant for truck driver for fatally striking rallygoers in Jinju]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/hyundai-kia-poised-to-report-lackluster-earnings-on-us-tariffs-korean-won</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai, Kia poised to report lackluster earnings on US tariffs, Korean won]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kia,Hyundai Motor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/lee-set-for-summit-talks-with-vietnams-to-lam-to-discuss-economic-ties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee set for summit talks with Vietnam's To Lam to discuss economic ties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/if-my-people-heres-why-the-bible-passage-trump-read-aloud-is-so-potent-and-polarizing</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing]]></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/opinion/20260422/a-boom-of-independent-bookstores-just-when-we-need-them-most</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[A boom of independent bookstores, just when we need them most]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>bookstore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/like-paris-korea-is-home-to-timeless-masterpieces</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Like Paris, Korea is home to timeless masterpieces]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Museum,Art</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/producer-prices-post-fastest-rise-in-4-years-in-march-on-oil-cost-surge-bok</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Producer prices post fastest rise in 4 years in March on oil cost surge: BOK]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Gas Prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/4-carmakers-to-recall-over-530000-vehicles-due-to-faulty-parts</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 carmakers to recall over 530,000 vehicles due to faulty parts]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Carmakers,Car recall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260422/korea-lags-behind-global-peers-in-cyber-insurance-despite-wave-of-hacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea lags behind global peers in cyber insurance despite wave of hacks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Insurance,Cyberattack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/vances-trip-to-pakistan-for-peace-talks-with-iran-on-hold-us-official-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Vance's trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on hold, US official says]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trump-says-he-will-remember-companies-that-dont-seek-tariff-refunds</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>refund,US tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/arrests-hangings-blackout-iran-cranks-up-wartime-repression</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Arrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repression]]></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/world/20260422/florida-investigating-chatgpt-role-in-mass-shooting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Chatgpt,florida shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trumps-15-tril-defense-budget-includes-750-bil-for-ships-jets-and-golden-dome</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump's $1.5 tril. defense budget includes $750 bil. for ships, jets and Golden Dome]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>us defense budget</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/usfk-commander-says-thaad-remains-in-korea-munitions-await-move</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USFK,THAAD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/us-fed-chair-nominee-says-he-will-not-be-controlled-by-trump</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Fed chair nominee says he will not be controlled by Trump]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Fed,Kevin Warsh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/pakistan-says-no-response-yet-from-iran-on-last-ditch-peace-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan says no response yet from Iran on last-ditch peace talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trump-expects-bombing-or-great-deal-in-iran-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump expects bombing or 'great deal' in Iran talks]]></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/world/20260422/trump-to-take-part-in-america-reads-the-bible-streaming-event</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump to take part in 'America Reads the Bible' streaming event]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump,Bible</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/trump-says-he-does-not-want-to-extend-ceasefire-with-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/taiwan-president-cancels-trip-to-eswatini-accuses-china-of-pressuring-african-countries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini, accuses China of pressuring African countries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Taiwan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260422/in-germany-european-authors-take-on-manga-with-k-pop-romance-novels</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[In Germany, European authors take on manga with K-pop romance novels]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Romance,Webtoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20260422/how-seoul-turned-its-biggest-garbage-dump-into-beloved-park</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How Seoul turned its biggest garbage dump into beloved park]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment,Mapo</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/hundreds-of-koreans-brought-home-on-chartered-flights-from-typhoon-hit-saipan</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Koreans brought home on chartered flights from typhoon-hit Saipan]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Foreign Ministry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea considers various ways to contribute to stability in Strait of Hormuz: official]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260421/why-korean-gen-z-is-cooling-on-president-lee</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why Korean Gen Z is cooling on President Lee]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 Local Election,Lee Jae Myung,Gen Z</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/lee-arrives-in-vietnam-after-wrapping-up-india-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee arrives in Vietnam after wrapping up India visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Diplomacy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/n-korea-russia-hold-ceremony-to-link-cross-border-bridge</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea, Russia hold ceremony to link cross-border bridge]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260421/sk-on-to-open-japan-office-to-target-ess-opportunities</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK On to open Japan office to target ESS opportunities]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan,Sk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/apples-new-ceo-steps-into-spotlight-after-flying-under-radar-for-years</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Apple's new CEO steps into spotlight after flying under radar for years]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>John Ternus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260421/yoons-constitutional-complaint-over-special-counsel-probe-referred-for-formal-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yoon's constitutional complaint over special counsel probe referred for formal review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yoon Suk Yeol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260421/ed-hybe-chief-faces-arrest-warrant</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] HYBE chief faces arrest warrant]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bang Si-Hyuk,US,request to life travel ban,BTS</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/us-warns-korea-of-chinese-tech-reliance-regulatory-barriers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US warns Korea of Chinese tech reliance, regulatory barriers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,desombre,AMCHAM,AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/seoul-stocks-soar-to-new-high-on-chip-rally-higher-earnings-hopes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks soar to new high on chip rally, higher earnings hopes]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,KOSPI,won-dollar exchange rate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260421/move-over-matcha-ube-satisfies-koreas-sweet-tooth</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Move over matcha: Ube satisfies Korea’s sweet tooth]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ube</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/k-water-turns-to-ai-in-setting-up-asia-wide-water-cooperation-platform</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-water turns to AI in setting up Asia-wide water cooperation platform]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-Water,Water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260421/korean-stars-seeking-lpga-major-breakthrough-in-houston</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean stars seek LPGA major breakthrough in Houston]]></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/20260421/govt-launches-regional-airport-tourism-forums-to-draw-more-international-visitors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't launches regional airport tourism forums to draw more international visitors]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/viral-summit-photo-spotlights-selfie-diplomacy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Viral summit photo spotlights ‘selfie diplomacy’]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>korea-india summit,selfie diplomacy,Samsung</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/korea-peru-partner-to-protect-machu-picchu-from-climate-threats</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Peru partner to protect Machu Picchu from climate threats]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Machu Picchu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/disney-korea-lotte-to-mark-star-wars-day-with-festival-in-jamsil</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Disney Korea, Lotte to mark Star Wars Day with festival in Jamsil]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Disney</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/seoul-targets-illegal-foreign-delivery-riders-as-numbers-quadruple-over-2-years</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul targets illegal foreign delivery riders as numbers quadruple over 2 years]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/seoul-to-transform-chang-dong-into-a-k-pop-hub-with-seoul-arena</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul to transform Chang-dong into K-pop hub with new arena]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Seoul,Seoul Arena</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/from-survival-show-to-world-tour-close-your-eyes-is-just-getting-warmed-up</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From survival show to world tour: CLOSE YOUR EYES is just getting warmed up]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Close Your Eyes,New Album</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260421/special-counsel-seeks-4-year-prison-term-for-rep-kweon-in-bribery-appeal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel seeks 4-year prison term for Rep. Kweon in bribery appeal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Unification Church,PPP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/newjeans-breaks-6-month-silence-with-hyeins-post-after-copenhagen-sightings</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NewJeans breaks 6-month silence with Hyein’s post after Copenhagen sightings]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Newjeans,Hyein</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/sungkyunkwan-university-charts-surge-in-advanced-solar-cell-research</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sungkyunkwan University charts surge in advanced solar cell research]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>perovskite</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/no-iranian-delegation-has-departed-for-pakistan-yet-state-tv</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[No Iranian delegation has departed for Pakistan yet: state TV]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260421/koreas-debt-growth-strictly-managed-budget-minister</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's debt growth 'strictly managed': budget minister]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IMF</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/n-korea-appoints-new-ambassador-to-britain-indonesia</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Britain, Indonesia]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/unification-minister-at-center-of-controversy-over-intelligence-sharing-with-us</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unification minister at center of controversy over intelligence sharing with US]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Unification Ministry,Lee Jae Myung,Chung Dong-Young</news:keywords>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Qualcomm CEO meets Samsung, SK, LG execs for chip ties]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:title><![CDATA['If Wishes Could Kill' combines genres for immersive horror experience]]></news:title>
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<url>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chairman over alleged unfair stock trading]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bang Si-Hyuk,BTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai debuts IONIQ 3 compact electric hatchback geared to Europe’s urban drivers]]></news:title>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Lee departs for Vietnam after wrapping up India visit]]></news:title>
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</url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $476.4 mil. AI fund in India]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Naver bets on renewable energy for powering data centers]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[HD Hyundai, India to build joint shipyard in maritime push]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Thai broker, Korean employer sent to prosecution over illegal immigration, abuse of Thai workers]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New BOK governor pledges 'flexible' monetary policy amid Middle East risks]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Imperfect yet charming, 'ugly pony bread' goes viral in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trends,bakeries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/blondie-garfield-april-22-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield – April 22, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Education ministry exports vocational playbook to West Africa’s fast-growing economies]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260421/golf-coach-reveals-hyun-bin-son-ye-jins-secret-dating-story-before-couples-marriage</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Golf coach reveals Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin’s secret dating story before couple's marriage]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyun Bin,Son Ye-Jin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/finance-attache-up-for-state-honor-for-clearing-us-sanctions-risk-on-russian-naphtha-imports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finance attache up for state honor for clearing US sanctions risk on Russian naphtha imports]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260421/ha-chong-hyuns-6-decades-of-art-head-to-san-franciscos-asian-art-museum</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ha Chong-hyun's 6 decades of art head to San Francisco's Asian Art Museum]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260421/samsung-display-evp-awarded-order-of-science-technology-merit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Display EVP awarded Order of Science, Technology Merit]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/instinct-to-flee-fire-can-be-fatal-officials-warn</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Instinct to flee fire can be fatal, officials warn]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>apartment fires</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/unionized-cargo-workers-blast-bgf-retail-police-over-fatal-truck-accident-during-rally</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unionized cargo workers blast BGF Retail, police over fatal truck accident during rally]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/korea-voices-deep-regret-over-japan-pms-offering-lawmakers-visit-to-war-shrine</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea voices deep regret over Japan PM's offering, lawmakers' visit to war shrine]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea-Japan Relations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260421/koreas-cumulative-ev-registrations-surpasses-1-mil-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's cumulative EV registrations surpasses 1 mil.: data]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ev</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[What is ‘under-eye fat repositioning’? Why Korean celebrities are lining up for it]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/korea-calls-for-asia-pacific-cooperation-in-energy-supply-chains-amid-mideast-conflict</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea calls for Asia-Pacific cooperation in energy, supply chains amid Mideast conflict]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>United Nations,supply chain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/korea-signs-joint-statement-with-alberta-removing-major-trade-barrier-in-canadian-oil-imports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea signs joint statement with Alberta, removing major trade barrier in Canadian oil imports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-Canada,Canada</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USFK chief lodges protest against unification minister for leaking US intelligence: lawmaker]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Unification Ministry,Military</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/low-energy-path-to-bioplastics-emerges-from-discarded-wood</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Low-energy path to bioplastics emerges from discarded wood]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>waste wood</news:keywords>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Concerns rise as key ambassadorial posts remain vacant]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Single-stock leveraged ETFs likely to debut in late May]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[BTS’ J-Hope shares tearful selfie after grandmother’s death]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[AI use triples among Seoul residents, but generational divide persists]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul authorities shut down counterfeit shop catering to foreign tourists]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260421/sumi-jo-joins-sm-to-launch-40th-anniversary-album</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sumi Jo joins SM to launch 40th anniversary album]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Sumi Jo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/innospace-deepens-ties-with-indias-grahaa-space-at-korea-india-space-day</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Innospace deepens ties with India's Grahaa Space at Korea-India Space Day]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/gs-ec-partners-with-indian-renewable-energy-firms-to-expand-portfolio</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[GS E&C partners with Indian renewable energy firms to expand portfolio]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gs Ec</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/blackpinks-jisoo-warns-of-legal-action-over-false-claims-tied-to-family-controversy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BLACKPINK’s Jisoo warns of legal action over false claims tied to family controversy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jisoo,BLACKPINK</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/bmw-koreas-3-series-enjoys-solid-popularity</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BMW Korea’s 3 Series enjoys solid popularity]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bmw,Korea,3 series</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260421/neukgu-bread-escaped-wolf-inspires-bakers-sports-teams</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Neukgu Bread: Escaped wolf inspires bakers, sports teams]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>neukgu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260421/s-korea-to-repatriate-remains-of-12-chinese-troops-killed-during-korean-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea to repatriate remains of 12 Chinese troops killed during Korean War]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>chinese troops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260421/kuwaits-force-majeure-on-oil-shipments-to-have-limited-impact-on-korea-official</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kuwait's force majeure on oil shipments to have limited impact on Korea: official]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>oil prices</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/banks-to-tighten-lending-criteria-in-q2-amid-credit-risk-concerns-bok-survey</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks to tighten lending criteria in Q2 amid credit risk concerns: BOK survey]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bank of Korea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/18-month-sentence-sought-for-winners-song-min-ho-for-alleged-negligence-in-mandatory-service</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[18-month sentence sought for WINNER's Song Min-ho for alleged negligence in mandatory service]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Winner</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260421/us-partially-limits-intelligence-sharing-with-s-korea-on-n-korea-related-technology</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US partially limits intelligence sharing with S. Korea on N. Korea-related technology]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>intelligence sharing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260421/cabinet-approves-exemption-from-heavier-tax-for-owners-of-multiple-homes-until-may-9</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cabinet approves exemption from heavier tax for owners of multiple homes until May 9]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>multiple home owners</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/seoul-stocks-sharply-up-late-tuesday-morning-poised-for-new-record-high</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks sharply up late Tuesday morning, poised for new record high]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/kookmin-university-arion-demonstrate-quantum-secure-satellite-link</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kookmin University, Arion demonstrate quantum-secure satellite link]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kookmin University</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/musinsa-expands-shanghai-footprint-with-3rd-store-in-xuhui</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Musinsa expands Shanghai footprint with 3rd store in Xuhui]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Musinsa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/rethinking-korea-us-fta</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rethinking Korea-US FTA]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/disability-rights-activists-stage-road-protest-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Disability rights activists stage road protest in Seoul]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/bigbangs-taeyang-to-drop-new-solo-album-in-may</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BIGBANG's Taeyang to drop new solo album in May]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Taeyang,Bigbang</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260421/woori-bank-ceo-joins-presidents-state-visit-to-india</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Woori Bank CEO joins president’s state visit to India]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>India,Bank</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260421/liv-golfs-korean-players-fired-up-for-may-homecoming</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LIV Golf's Korean players fired up for May homecoming]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/hd-hyundai-partners-with-indian-govt-entities-for-joint-shipyard-project</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HD Hyundai partners with Indian gov't entities for joint shipyard project]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hd Hyundai,India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260421/wednesday-april-22-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Paris Agreement,Holocaust Museum,poison gas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/kospi-set-for-new-peak-amid-continued-mideast-crisis-1</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI set for new peak amid continued Mideast crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/724aa8cc-3280-4c3f-8f34-e4cd0d144349.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/ioi-to-return-next-month-after-9-year-hiatus</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[I.O.I to return next month after 9-year hiatus]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kpop,Girl Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/7ec6903f-fed6-43fa-bce5-ff4a9c9266ff.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/japan-opens-door-to-global-arms-market-with-biggest-export-rule-change-in-decades</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan export rule</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/d810e0ae-cd91-4c3e-af54-9813d8bf45cd.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/to-work-for-us-ai-must-not-think-for-us</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[To work for us, AI must not think for us]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/19/1c5bd7d2-0989-4109-84c1-5426791066ee.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/korea-china-reaffirm-need-to-ensure-stable-supply-chains-for-critical-minerals-rare-earths</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, China reaffirm need to ensure stable supply chains for critical minerals, rare earths]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-China Relations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/e43b8c66-c620-4950-be7b-bd12ac9c71f8.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/not-messiah</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Not Messiah]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/19/3dca8bcc-f169-4b40-bf71-1f8f316dc146.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/koreas-exports-jump-494-in-first-20-days-of-april-on-robust-chip-demand</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's exports jump 49.4% in first 20 days of April on robust chip demand]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/e141e35b-b23f-4ddd-990f-1716181268e7.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/finally-real-progress-against-pancreatic-cancer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finally, real progress against pancreatic cancer]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>pancreatic cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/commission-set-for-1st-review-on-minimum-wage-for-2027</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Commission set for 1st review on minimum wage for 2027]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Minimum Wage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/ade1c9ee-4647-47ea-a3a2-4668fc0c6876.png</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/from-sandwich-shops-to-silicon-valley-noncompetes-are-holding-back-us-workers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From sandwich shops to Silicon Valley, noncompetes are holding back US workers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>noncompete agreement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/us-iran-warn-ready-for-war-as-talks-in-limbo</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/9de71268-41cb-49aa-985f-ecfabea7fd09.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/credit-card-loans-up-for-3rd-month-hit-all-time-high-in-march</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Credit card loans up for 3rd month, hit all-time high in March]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>credit card loans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/4d938a7b-b5c4-431e-a3e8-1f966ca40696.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260421/hwang-hee-chan-faces-murky-future-with-wolverhamptons-relegation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hwang Hee-chan faces murky future with Wolverhampton's relegation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hwang Hee-chan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/517481c2-7dff-4b6b-90bf-17c10d4655da.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/japan-pm-takaichi-sends-offering-to-yasukuni-war-shrine</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Takaichi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/911516f5-ae48-4d69-8c1a-ac9897916350.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/bessent-says-korea-us-critical-minerals-framework-finalized</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bessent says Korea-US critical minerals framework finalized]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Critical Minerals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/2705adbf-71ce-48a2-96ec-a4bf8616bb16.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/lee-modi-find-korea-india-optimal-partners-for-national-visions</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee, Modi find Korea, India ‘optimal partners’ for national visions]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>India,Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/1f3b884d-3fb1-4caa-a515-1c5896c7fdef.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/tim-cook-will-step-down-as-apple-ceo-in-september</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO in September]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Apple,Tim Cook</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/381be41e-bd11-4f50-bd76-257a50fa001b.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/bts-swim-ranks-no-10-on-billboard-singles-chart</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS' 'SWIM' ranks No. 10 on Billboard singles chart]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/f6bced8c-3dac-4e7d-bb7e-bf7e682528b1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/russias-interior-minister-arrives-in-n-korea-for-talks-over-law-enforcement-cooperation-report</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Russia's interior minister arrives in N. Korea for talks over law enforcement cooperation: report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/4b38e151-82a3-4883-ba22-41061db9f583.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260421/ras-korea-to-introduce-k-dragons-in-lecture</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[RAS Korea to introduce 'K-dragons' in lecture]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gangnam,Ras Korea,Dragons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/16/305b79d6-0773-4e45-9fa3-6da33ccdeb25.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260421/banks-turn-to-rehiring-retirees-amid-workforce-restructuring</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks turn to rehiring retirees amid workforce restructuring]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks,Employment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/20/a119abd0-4408-47c4-be03-ccba19b6f552.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260421/global-educators-to-gather-in-seoul-for-landmark-kotesol-conference</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Global educators to gather in Seoul for landmark KOTESOL conference]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>kotesol,Education,English,Teachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/20/80aa1c9d-d1df-4352-9dd4-336dd489f811.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/tit-for-tat-blockades-once-again-cripple-traffic-in-hormuz</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/f99ea4dc-f021-4936-a7c7-39f07f583b38.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/iran-says-no-decision-on-joining-new-talks-with-us-delegation-set-to-depart</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/7c592930-48d4-4ff4-a7f1-7511c37438ba.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/trump-israel-never-talked-me-into-war-with-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump: Israel never talked me into war with Iran]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Trump,Israel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/us-opens-tariff-refunds-portal-after-court-struck-down-trump-duties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US opens tariff refunds portal after court struck down Trump duties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/doubts-grow-over-us-iran-talks-after-hormuz-violence</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Doubts grow over US-Iran talks after Hormuz violence]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/4743fdcc-99d0-4cec-8ef2-6620e49c15e6.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260421/k-food-guide-these-easy-soybean-sprout-recipes-combine-taste-health-benefits</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-food guide: These easy soybean sprout recipes combine taste, health benefits]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-Food,Ramen,Health,bean sprouts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/17/79dde62d-302c-4ae4-8163-1235664c2fa7.jpeg</image:loc>
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