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<news:title><![CDATA[Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, Iran official says]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese return home to joy, horror at war’s ruins]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough']]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Semiconductor programs overtake medical schools in Korea's college admissions race]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Fairy visuals in black: Stray Kids’ Felix turns heads in Seoul]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[‘Vincenzo’ meets ‘Pachinko’: Song Joong-ki spotted with author Min Jin Lee in New York]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[How long do K-pop agencies house idols? Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon says, 'why leave?' after 19 years]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Relative arrested in molestation case sparks online witch hunt over ‘famous girl group’]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Budget travel in Seoul: Free hanoks, trails, rest areas]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Exploring Korean houses around the country]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA['K-hiking' boom turns Seoul peaks into must-visit destinations]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/trump-and-iranian-foreign-minister-say-strait-of-hormuz-is-fully-open</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/kenya-requests-emergency-world-bank-funds-to-cushion-iran-war-shocks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Kenya requests emergency World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[BOK faces growing leadership vacuum risk as governor confirmation falters]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[British PM says 'furious' after fresh revelations over sacked US envoy]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese return home as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/pope-leads-huge-mass-in-cameroon-city-hit-by-post-vote-protest-deaths</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Pope leads huge mass in Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260417/slovak-artist-peter-uchnar-brings-dreamlike-paintings-to-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Slovak artist Peter Uchnar brings dreamlike paintings to Seoul]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Xdinary Heroes turns goodbyes into new beginnings on 'DEAD AND']]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Guide to Seoul’s top 5 rice cake spots]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[French Cinema Week 2026 expands nationwide for 140 years of France-Korea ties]]></news:title>
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<url>
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</news:publication>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[K-hiking boom drives up subway  traffic near Seoul's mountains]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Comedian Lee Su-ji skewers Korean social absurdities in viral skits]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260417/s-korea-eu-agree-to-form-strategic-economic-partnership-amid-global-uncertainties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>European Union,FTA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea voices hope Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will help restore Mideast stability]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Lebanon conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260417/krx-announces-revised-delisting-rules-for-penny-stocks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KRX announces revised delisting rules for penny stocks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KRX</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20260417/incheon-pushes-to-bring-formula-one-back-to-korea-with-2028-grand-prix-plan</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Incheon pushes to bring Formula One back to Korea with 2028 Grand Prix plan]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Incheon,F1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260417/kospi-pauses-near-record-high-amid-us-iran-ceasefire-caution</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI pauses near record high amid US-Iran ceasefire caution]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East Crisis,KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/unionized-workers-of-samsung-electronics-warn-of-up-to-203-bil-loss-from-planned-general-strike</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics warn of up to $20.3 bil. loss from planned general strike]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung Electronics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260417/korean-financial-firms-brace-for-ai-driven-cyber-risks-from-mythos</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean financial firms brace for AI-driven cyber risks from Mythos]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Anthropic,Cybersecurity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/byds-dolphin-intensifies-rivalry-with-casper-ray</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BYD’s Dolphin intensifies rivalry with Casper, Ray]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260417/ppp-infighting-deepens-as-daegu-primary-narrows-to-2</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP infighting deepens as Daegu primary narrows to 2]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Local Elections,People Power Party,Daegu,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/kookmin-univ-ubc-researchers-offer-new-framework-to-make-generative-ai-safer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kookmin Univ., UBC researchers offer new framework to make generative AI safer]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kookmin University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260417/seouls-finance-chief-calls-for-global-efforts-on-supply-chain-stability-at-g20-meeting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul's finance chief calls for global efforts on supply chain stability at G20 meeting]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260417/4-spc-samlip-officials-booked-over-workers-finger-injuries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 SPC Samlip officials booked over workers' finger injuries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Industrial Accidents,SPC Samlip</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260417/abt-studio-companys-korean-ballet-dancers-headline-seoul-performances</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[ABT Studio Company's Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260417/ed-work-to-alleviate-violence-in-schools</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Work to alleviate violence in schools]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260417/fsc-chief-vows-financial-support-packages-for-mideast-crisis-hit-firms</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FSC chief vows financial support packages for Mideast crisis-hit firms]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260417/seoul-says-explained-to-us-background-of-ministers-remarks-on-n-koreas-kusong-nuclear-facility</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul says explained to US background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/korea-heritage-service-recruits-intl-students-as-cultural-ambassadors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea Heritage Service recruits int'l students as cultural ambassadors]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cultural Heritage Administration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/construction-firms-hike-wages-for-employees-in-middle-east</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Construction firms hike wages for employees in Middle East]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260417/hyundai-rotem-finds-faster-track-to-carbon-neutrality-with-high-speed-rail</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Rotem finds faster track to carbon neutrality with high-speed rail]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyundai Rotem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260417/tway-air-expands-transit-network-to-boost-regional-airports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[T’way Air expands transit network to boost regional airports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tway Air</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260417/special-counsel-team-raids-coast-guard-over-alleged-martial-law-role</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel team raids Coast Guard over alleged martial law role]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Martial Law Investigation,Coast Guard</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/lee-hails-korean-oil-tanker-exiting-red-sea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee hails Korean oil tanker exiting Red Sea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/korean-air-tops-consumer-trust-safety-in-govt-assessment</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean Air tops consumer trust, safety in gov’t assessment]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Air</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/hanwha-calls-off-request-for-us-section-301-probes-on-china-india</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha calls off request for US Section 301 probes on China, India]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Hanwha,USTR,section 301,qcells</news:keywords>
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</news:publication>
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</news:news>
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</url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2.6-centimeter-long fish hook discovered in captured wolf's stomach]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Universities showcase talent pipeline for advanced industries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Train</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seocho District's mobile repair service wins global green award]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seocho</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul city gov't, NC tap AI to feature landmarks in video games]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul city gov't seeks to cultivate new cohort of urban farmers]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260417/biz-outlook-for-manufacturing-sector-remains-pessimistic-in-q2-survey</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Food,BTS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trade surplus no longer shields weak won, BOK says]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260417/mother-faces-child-abuse-charges-over-feeding-rice-cake-soup-to-2-month-old</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mother faces child abuse charges over feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Child Abuse,child welfare act,tteokguk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260417/govt-marks-world-book-day-with-push-for-global-copyright-standards</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't marks World Book Day with push for global copyright standards]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Book</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/lotte-chemical-ceo-outlines-leaner-growth-path-to-investors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lotte Chemical CEO outlines leaner growth path to investors]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lotte Chemical</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260417/mideast-peace-hopes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mideast peace hopes]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US,hopes,Iran,War,resolution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260417/kto-looks-to-singapore-jakarta-to-bolster-mice-growth</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KTO looks to Singapore, Jakarta to bolster MICE growth]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260417/supernatural-horror-salmokji-surpasses-1-mil-admissions</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Supernatural horror 'Salmokji' surpasses 1 mil. admissions]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>salmokji,K-Film</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260417/economic-policy-expert-appointed-as-new-korean-ambassador-to-britain</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Economic policy expert appointed as new Korean ambassador to Britain]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-Britain,DPK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260417/korea-explores-crude-oil-naphtha-supply-with-algeria-libya-amid-mideast-conflict</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East Crisis,Iran crisis,Crude Oil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260417/giants-lee-jung-hoo-continues-recent-surge-with-3-hit-game</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Giants' Lee Jung-hoo continues recent surge with 3-hit game]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baseball,Lee Jung-Hoo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260417/seoul-tokyo-cooperation-essential-in-indo-pacific</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul-Tokyo cooperation essential in Indo-Pacific]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-Japan Relations,Indo-Pacific</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/trump-says-iran-has-agreed-to-no-nuclear-weapons-negotiations-may-resume-this-weekend</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons, negotiations may resume this weekend]]></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/business/20260417/from-studios-to-streets-chinese-livestreamers-chase-sales-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From studios to streets: Chinese livestreamers chase sales in Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>E-Commerce,Livestream</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260417/seoul-based-ambient-musician-peachy-offers-escape-from-rat-race-at-empty-airports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul-based ambient musician Peachy! offers escape from rat race at 'empty airports']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Music,Indie,Peachy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/trump-says-iran-deal-very-close-may-go-to-pakistan-to-sign</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/hegseth-calls-on-iran-to-choose-wisely-says-us-military-locked-and-loaded</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hegseth calls on Iran to 'choose wisely,' says US military 'locked and loaded']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/white-house-offers-no-hint-of-iran-war-cost-as-it-seeks-military-funding-surge</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/us-to-target-iran-linked-ships-worldwide-beyond-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US to target Iran-linked ships worldwide, beyond blockade]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/trump-says-israel-lebanon-have-agreed-to-10-day-ceasefire</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/who-should-be-the-next-james-bond-a-few-out-of-the-box-ideas</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Who should be the next James Bond? A few out-of-the-box ideas]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus]]></news:title>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[IMF says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Russia-occupied region in Ukraine seeks cooperation with N. Korea]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Health tip: How to boost your energy during sluggish spring season]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-food guide: Add these healthy touches to your jjajangmyeon]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Recipe,Noodles,Food,Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Young taekwondo athletes shine at championships]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tashkent,Taekwondo,Youth Sports,World Taekwondo</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/us-says-its-forces-ready-to-restart-combat-if-iran-doesnt-agree-to-deal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US says its forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree to deal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US,Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/others/20260416/iranian-model-in-korea-criticizes-seouls-500000-aid-package-to-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iranian model in Korea criticizes Seoul's $500,000 aid package to Iran]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hoda Niku,Iran crisis,Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/iran-proposes-letting-ships-exit-safely-through-oman-side-of-hormuz-source-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/memorial-services-held-across-korea-on-12th-anniv-of-ferry-disaster</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Memorial services held across Korea on 12th anniv. of ferry disaster]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Sewol Ferry Disaster,Sewol Ferry</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260416/seoul-refutes-excess-capacity-forced-labor-allegations-in-letters-to-ustr</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul refutes excess capacity, forced labor allegations in letters to USTR]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USTR,section 301,Hyundai,Tariff,Forced Labor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260416/seoul-schools-launch-program-to-help-immigrant-parents-support-kids-learning</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul schools launch program to help immigrant parents support kids' learning]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260416/govt-it-industry-on-alert-over-mythos-cybersecurity-risks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't, IT industry on alert over Mythos cybersecurity risks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Anthropic,mythos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260416/from-the-kings-warden-to-salmokji-film-locations-turn-into-tourism-hot-spots-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From ‘The King’s Warden’ to ‘Salmokji,’ film locations turn into tourism hot spots in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>salmokji,Kings Warden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260416/naver-corrects-discriminatory-descriptions-of-africa-in-online-encyclopedia</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Naver corrects discriminatory descriptions of Africa in online encyclopedia]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa,Racism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260416/kt-wiz-lose-2-key-hitters-to-hamstring-injuries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KT Wiz lose 2 key hitters to hamstring injuries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kbo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260416/jung-woo-returns-as-jjanggu-in-directorial-debut-audition-109</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jung Woo returns as Jjanggu in directorial debut ‘Audition 109’]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Audition 109</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260416/seoul-court-hands-down-jail-term-to-operators-for-prostitution-of-japanese-women-adult-film-actresses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul court hands down jail term to operators for prostitution of Japanese women, adult film actresses]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Prostitution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260415/white-kimchi-wins-texans-hearts</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[White kimchi wins Texans’ hearts]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>asia society texas center,Kimchi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260416/defense-chief-visits-naval-command-center-to-inspect-military-readiness</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defense chief visits naval command center to inspect military readiness]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Navy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/russian-missiles-drones-bombard-ukraine-in-hourslong-attack-killing-at-least-16-people</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Russian missiles, drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 people]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia-Ukraine War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260416/president-expected-to-attend-multilateral-online-summit-on-hormuz-friday</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[President expected to attend multilateral online summit on Hormuz Friday]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz,online summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260416/big-4-k-pop-agencies-pushing-for-joint-venture-to-launch-global-festival</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Big 4 K-pop agencies pushing for joint venture to launch global festival]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Festival,Kpop</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260416/samsung-electronics-seeks-court-injunction-over-unions-potential-action</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics seeks court injunction over union's potential action]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Labor Union,Samsung Electronics</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260416/how-north-korea-laundered-money-through-vietnamese-crypto-company</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How North Korea laundered money through Vietnamese crypto company]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Money Laundering,North Korea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260416/senior-diplomat-to-attend-high-level-diplomacy-conference-in-turkey-amid-mideast-conflict</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Senior diplomat to attend high-level diplomacy conference in Turkey amid Mideast conflict]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260416/special-counsel-seeks-2-yr-sentence-for-ex-president-yoon-over-perjury</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel seeks 2-year sentence for ex-President Yoon over perjury]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yoon Suk Yeol</news:keywords>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP candidates keep distance from party leadership ahead of June 3 elections]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee to make state visits to India, Vietnam next week]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260416/photo-hitejinro-mixes-soju-for-starbucks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[PHOTO] HiteJinro mixes soju for Starbucks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Starbucks,Hitejinro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260416/bts-concerts-in-korea-fuel-38-mil-spending-surge-by-overseas-fans</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS concerts in Korea fuel $38 mil. spending surge by overseas fans]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260416/leverage-buying-surges-as-kospi-extends-rally-on-iran-peace-hopes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Leverage buying surges as KOSPI extends rally on Iran peace hopes]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East Crisis,KOSPI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260416/korean-researchers-advance-high-speed-production-of-nano-thin-lenses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean researchers advance high-speed production of nano-thin lenses]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>meta-lenses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260416/korea-china-to-hold-high-level-economic-talks-next-week-amid-mideast-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, China to hold high-level economic talks next week amid Mideast crisis]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260416/lee-says-feels-heavy-responsibility-over-2014-sewol-ferry-disaster</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee says feels 'heavy responsibility' over 2014 Sewol ferry disaster]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Sewol Ferry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260416/blondie-garfield-april-17-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - April 17, 2026]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260416/why-president-keeps-showing-up-at-theaters-after-work</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why president keeps showing up at theaters after work]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Culture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260416/seoul-shares-rise-for-3rd-day-on-eased-mideast-tensions-won-gains</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul shares rise for 3rd day on eased Mideast tensions; won gains]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Stock Market,KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260416/ed-the-youth-left-out-of-recovery</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Youth left out of recovery]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Unemployment,Youth,Job</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/hopes-for-middle-east-peace-grow-with-israel-lebanon-eyeing-ceasefire</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hopes for Middle East peace grow with Israel, Lebanon eyeing ceasefire]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/more-fatal-than-dui-rising-death-toll-linked-to-elderly-drivers-sparks-concern-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[More fatal than DUI? Rising death toll linked to elderly drivers sparks concern in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>elderly driver,Korea Aging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260416/koreas-world-cup-opponents-have-problems-of-their-own</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea’s World Cup opponents have problems of their own]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup,Football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260416/report-shows-govt-aided-over-10000-victims-of-digital-sex-crimes-in-2025</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Report shows gov't aided over 10,000 victims of digital sex crimes in 2025]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>digital sex crimes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260416/korean-air-unveils-sprawling-new-lounges-at-incheon-intl-airport-in-premium-push</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean Air unveils sprawling new lounges at Incheon Int'l Airport in premium push]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Air</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260416/space-agencies-of-korea-canada-sign-mou-for-satellite-tech-cooperation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Space agencies of Korea, Canada sign MOU for satellite, tech cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Aerospace Administration,Space</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/pakistani-army-chief-visits-tehran-in-bid-to-broker-renewed-talks-between-us-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US, Iran]]></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/economy/cryptocurrency/20260416/coinbase-highlights-koreas-potential-as-kakao-pay-enters-its-agentic-payment-alliance</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Coinbase highlights Korea's potential as Kakao Pay enters its agentic payment alliance]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Web3,Crypto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/can-iran-legally-impose-tolls-on-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Can Iran legally impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/jung-district-to-offer-28-mil-in-credit-guarantees-loans-for-small-businesses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jung District to offer $28 mil. in credit guarantees, loans for small businesses]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul Jung District</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/gangnam-district-to-mark-childrens-day-with-2-family-festivals</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gangnam District to mark Children's Day with 2 family festivals]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gangnam District</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260416/hankook-tire-named-germanys-top-summer-tire-manufacturer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hankook Tire named Germany’s top summer tire manufacturer]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hankook Tire  Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260416/intl-flight-fuel-surcharges-to-hit-record-high-in-may</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Int'l flight fuel surcharges to hit record high in May]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Asiana Airlines,Korean Air,fuel surcharge,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260416/kto-aims-to-attract-232-mil-taiwanese-visitors-this-year</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KTO aims to attract 2.32 mil. Taiwanese visitors this year]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260416/conditions-for-sustainable-energy-transition</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Conditions for sustainable energy transition]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Security,Lng,Energy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260416/dodgers-kim-hye-seong-launches-1st-homer-of-season-in-win</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong launches 1st homer of season in win]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Los Angeles Dodgers,baseball</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260416/bts-jin-explains-absence-from-arirang-credits-says-it-was-the-best-choice</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS’ Jin explains absence from ‘ARIRANG’ credits, says 'it was the best choice']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS,Jin</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Busan expands hospital support network for international students]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Embassy of Italy in Seoul to host 6th Italian Space Day]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Embassy of Italy in Seoul</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nepalese Embassy hosts Mount Nam hike to mark first International Wellness Day]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finance chief says FX market will stabilize once Middle East risk eases]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Koo Yun-Cheol,Foreign Exchange</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260416/banks-insurers-urged-to-ramp-up-role-for-productive-finance-amid-middle-east-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks, insurers urged to ramp up role for productive finance amid Middle East crisis]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ex-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Unification</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260416/fuel-consumption-down-after-price-cap-system-official</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fuel consumption down after price cap system: official]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>oil prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260416/one-hundred-label-faces-new-legal-battle-over-the-boyz-concert</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[One Hundred Label faces new legal battle over The Boyz concert]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260416/korea-to-train-in-salt-lake-city-before-world-cup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea to train in Salt Lake City before World Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup,Soccer</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260416/customs-officer-uncovers-272-mil-illegal-remittances-via-fintech-loophole</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Customs officer uncovers $272 mil. illegal remittances via fintech loophole]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Customs Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260416/your-doctor</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Your doctor]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>poses like jesus,your doctor,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260416/blackpinks-ice-cream-music-video-surpasses-1-bil-youtube-views</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BLACKPINK's 'Ice Cream' music video surpasses 1 bil. YouTube views]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BLACKPINK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/1st-baby-in-20-years-sparks-celebration-in-rural-korean-village</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[1st baby in 20 years sparks celebration in rural Korean village]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Childbirths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260416/kiss-of-life-responds-to-provocative-choreography-backlash-whats-the-right-answer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KISS OF LIFE responds to ‘provocative choreography’ backlash: ‘What’s the right answer?’]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>choreography,Kiss of Life</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260416/mirae-asset-securities-wins-hong-kong-license-to-offer-retail-digital-asset-trading</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mirae Asset Securities wins Hong Kong license to offer retail digital asset trading]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>mirae asset Hong Kong digital asset trading</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260416/trade-commission-to-impose-anti-dumping-duties-on-chinese-cold-rolled-steel-products</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trade commission to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese cold-rolled steel products]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Steel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/trump-says-israel-lebanon-leaders-to-hold-talks-thursday</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/seoul-revives-weekly-night-run-program-through-october</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul revives weekly night-run program through October]]></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/20260416/youtuber-attends-arrest-warrant-hearing-over-alleged-defamation-of-lee</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[YouTuber attends arrest warrant hearing over alleged defamation of Lee]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jeon Han-gil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260416/won-based-export-settlements-hit-record-high-in-2025-bok</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Won-based export settlements hit record high in 2025: BOK]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260416/top-court-rules-posco-should-directly-hire-group-of-subcontract-workers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Top court rules POSCO should directly hire group of subcontract workers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Posco</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260416/breaking-out-of-your-mbti</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Breaking out of your MBTI]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/us-reaction-backs-s-korea-jail-term-for-american-streamer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US reaction backs S. Korea jail term for American streamer]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Johnny Somali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260416/review-mismatch-finds-light-humor-in-role-reversals</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[REVIEW] 'Mismatch' finds light humor in role reversals]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-Film,Mismatch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260416/chinas-solid-state-battery-drive-nears-commercialization-as-korean-bets-on-advanced-tech</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[China’s solid-state battery drive nears commercialization as Korean bets on advanced tech]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Solid-State Batteries,Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260416/kosdaq-listed-bio-firm-to-go-under-review-for-unfaithful-disclosure</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kosdaq-listed bio firm to go under review for unfaithful disclosure]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kosdaq</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260416/byd-expands-ev-lineup-in-korea-with-new-suv-premium-trim</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BYD expands EV lineup in Korea with new SUV, premium trim]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Byd</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260416/lee-urges-innovation-to-improve-manufacturing-industry</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee urges innovation to improve manufacturing industry]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260416/blackpinks-jennie-named-among-times-100-most-influential-people</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<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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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Vaccine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[All mine]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 17, 2026]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260416/regulator-seeks-to-ban-split-listing-from-july</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Regulator seeks to ban 'split listing' from July]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Financial Regulator</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Tourism</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul approves first self-driving freight transport service]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to help check Russia's invasion]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
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<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
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<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran says 26 million have volunteered to do military service]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Despite global shipping challenges, ART OnO 2026 fair brings galleries, artists to Seoul]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/trump-says-china-agrees-not-to-arm-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/white-house-denies-seeking-iran-ceasefire-extension-says-pakistan-talks-very-likely</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[White House denies seeking Iran ceasefire extension, says Pakistan talks 'very likely']]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/imf-chief-says-over-12-countries-seek-loans-amid-energy-shock</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[IMF chief says over 12 countries seek loans amid energy shock]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IMF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/trump-posts-image-of-himself-with-jesus-as-his-pope-criticism-continues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as his pope criticism continues]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/us-says-9-vessels-turned-back-in-48-hours-of-iran-port-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US says 9 vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/student-kills-9-in-turkeys-second-school-shooting-in-2-days</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>School Shooting,Turkey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/new-israeli-strikes-hit-southern-lebanon-a-day-after-historic-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Iran Conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/trump-says-iran-war-close-to-over-pakistani-military-chief-arrives-in-tehran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; Pakistani military chief arrives in Tehran]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260416/iran-military-warns-will-block-red-sea-if-us-naval-blockade-continues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran military warns will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>red sea,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260416/wage-safety-violations-against-migrant-workers-uncovered-in-south-jeolla-province</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-16</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Wage, safety violations against migrant workers uncovered in South Jeolla Province]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Workers,Migrant,Foreigners,Workplace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/others/20260415/s-korea-required-to-make-ironclad-nonproliferation-guarantee-over-nuclear-submarine-plan-iaea-chief</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea required to make ironclad nonproliferation guarantee over nuclear submarine plan: IAEA chief]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,IAEA,Nuclear,Nuclear Submarine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260415/digital-scavenger-hunt-aims-to-draw-hikers-to-namsan-park</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Digital scavenger hunt aims to draw hikers to Namsan Park]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yongsan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260415/seouls-defense-minister-discusses-defense-cooperation-with-chinese-envoy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul's defense minister discusses defense cooperation with Chinese envoy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260415/unification-minister-says-appointing-special-envoy-to-facilitate-us-nk-talks-still-under-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unification minister says appointing special envoy to facilitate US-NK talks still under review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Chung Dong-Young,Unification</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260415/top-admirals-of-s-korea-us-japan-discuss-trilateral-cooperation-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Top admirals of S. Korea, US, Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea-Japan Relations,Trilateral Cooperation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260415/kofia-chief-indonesian-envoy-discuss-investment-cooperation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOFIA chief, Indonesian envoy discuss investment cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Indonesia,Kofia</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/books/20260415/4-korean-books-shortlisted-for-2026-locus-awards</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 Korean books shortlisted for 2026 Locus Awards]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Anton Hur,Locus magazine,Bora Chung</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260415/posco-head-meets-global-steel-ceos-in-berlin-to-discuss-decarbonization</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[POSCO head meets global steel CEOs in Berlin to discuss decarbonization]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Posco</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260415/cho-kuk-han-dong-hoon-bid-for-assembly-seats-raising-stakes-for-by-elections</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cho Kuk, Han Dong-hoon bid for Assembly seats, raising stakes for by-elections]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Local Elections,June 3 local elections,PPP,DPK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260415/ed-trumps-envoy-pick</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Trump's envoy pick]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>michelle park steel,us ambassador to south korea,trumps nominee for us ambassador to south korea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260415/kpop-demon-hunters-star-to-play-farmer-in-sbs-rom-com</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['KPop Demon Hunters' star to play farmer in SBS rom-com]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KPop Demon Hunters,Netflix,K-Drama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260415/korea-has-no-plans-to-pay-iran-for-passage-of-stranded-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-fm</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea has no plans to pay Iran for passage of stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: FM]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260415/mexico-invites-korean-football-fans-to-monterrey-for-world-cup-match-in-june</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mexico invites Korean football fans to Monterrey for World Cup match in June]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mexico,Fifa World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260415/photo-12th-anniversary-of-sewol-ferry-disaster</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[PHOTO] 12th anniversary of Sewol ferry disaster]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Sewol Ferry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260415/kwangwoon-univ-korea-military-academy-forge-alliance-to-advance-defense-technology</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kwangwoon Univ., Korea Military Academy forge alliance to advance defense technology]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kwangwoon University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260415/kospi-settles-above-6000-as-hope-grows-for-second-us-iran-truce-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI settles above 6,000 as hope grows for second US-Iran truce talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Middle East Crisis</news:keywords>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kumho Petrochemical, Hyundai Motor win top industrial prize for breakthrough in recycled plastics]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>AI,Sleep,Debt Relief</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[July Jung's 'Dora' to premiere at Cannes Directors' Fortnight]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tops Consumer Reports smartphone rankings]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to cover extra shipping costs for importing alternative crude supplies]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption,Middle East Crisis,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Giants' Lee Jung-hoo enjoys 3rd multihit game of April in loss]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>San Francisco Giants,baseball,MLB</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Son Heung-min, LAFC reach semifinals in regional tournament]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean won, but dollar liquidity ample to buffer shocks: BOK chief nominee]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LG CNS showcases logistics robot operable at minus 26 degrees Celsius]]></news:title>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Actress Moon Chae-won to marry in June]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Toll booth Hormuz bitcoin]]></news:title>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/xi-calls-china-russia-ties-precious-in-current-international-context</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context]]></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/20260415/bts-jin-underscores-group-bond-in-global-rolling-stone-project</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS’ Jin underscores group bond in global ‘Rolling Stone’ project]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Rolling Stone,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260415/new-zoo-disease-rules-aim-to-curb-outbreaks-across-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New zoo disease rules aim to curb outbreaks across Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Wildlife Disease Control</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/diplomats-try-to-arrange-more-us-iran-talks-during-first-full-day-of-american-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260415/bbq-opens-4th-honduras-branch-just-weeks-after-entering-market</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BBQ opens 4th Honduras branch just weeks after entering market]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bbq,Honduras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/teenage-gunman-opens-fire-at-school-in-turkey-wounding-16-before-killing-himself</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Teenage gunman opens fire at school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Turkey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260415/korea-tourism-organization-launches-k-league-linked-football-travel-package</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea Tourism Organization launches K League-linked football travel package]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K League,Kto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260415/new-early-morning-seoul-bus-route-links-residential-northeast-to-major-southern-hub</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New early-morning Seoul bus route links residential northeast to major southern hub]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,Bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260415/health-tip-sauna-can-offer-benefits-similar-to-exercising</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Health tip: Sauna can offer benefits similar to exercising]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>immune system,gym,Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260415/american-youtuber-johnny-somali-sentenced-to-6-months-in-prison-for-offenses-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to 6 months in prison for offenses in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Johnny Somali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/trump-says-additional-iran-peace-talks-could-happen-over-next-2-days-report</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says additional Iran peace talks 'could happen over next 2 days': report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/xi-meets-vietnams-to-lam-in-beijing-chinese-state-media</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Xi meets Vietnam's To Lam in Beijing: Chinese state media]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Vietnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/lavrov-says-russia-can-compensate-for-chinas-resource-gap-from-iran-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lavrov says Russia can 'compensate' for China's resource gap from Iran war:]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,China-Russia relations,Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260415/joseon-heritage-tour-reopens-with-new-focus-on-young-monarchs-tragic-story</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Joseon heritage tour reopens with new focus on young monarch's tragic story]]></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/economy/policy/20260415/lee-calls-for-deregulation-in-new-businesses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee calls for deregulation in new businesses]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260415/samsung-sds-issues-820-mil-convertible-bonds-to-kkr-for-future-ai-investment</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung SDS issues $820 mil. convertible bonds to KKR for future AI investment]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung Sds,Kkr</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260415/khnp-chief-visits-czech-republic-to-advance-dukovany-nuclear-project</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KHNP chief visits Czech Republic to advance Dukovany nuclear project]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Khnp,Dukovany,Czech Republic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/books/20260415/new-books-aim-to-make-korean-heritage-less-academic-more-accessible</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New books aim to make Korean heritage less academic, more accessible]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260415/thursday-april-16-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 16, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Treaty of Accession,European Union,Rodney King,Los Angeles,Koreatown</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260415/parents-reveal-hidden-costs-behind-k-pop-idol-dreams</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Parents reveal hidden costs behind K-pop idol dreams]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trainee,korea idol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260415/hungary-the-tide-goes-out</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hungary: The tide goes out]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Election,Hungary,orban,loss</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260415/aespas-giselle-sparks-concern-over-bone-thin-look-fans-question-k-pop-pressures</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Aespa’s Giselle sparks concern over ‘bone-thin’ look, fans question K-pop pressures]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Giselle,Aespa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260415/ais-lies</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AI’s lies]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>emotions,intent,lie,AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260415/auto-exports-up-in-march-on-strong-demand-for-hybrid-cars-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Auto exports up in March on strong demand for hybrid cars: data]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260415/hyundai-glovis-opens-new-facilities-in-us</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Glovis opens new facilities in US]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Logistics,US,Hyundai Glovis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260415/lee-calls-marine-corps-vanguard-of-military-on-founding-anniversary</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee calls Marine Corps 'vanguard' of military on founding anniversary]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Marine Corps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260415/wbc-manager-nominated-as-skipper-for-asian-games</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[WBC manager nominated as skipper for Asian Games]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baseball</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260415/korea-adds-206000-jobs-in-march-topping-200000-for-2nd-straight-month</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea adds 206,000 jobs in March, topping 200,000 for 2nd straight month]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260415/container-shipping-costs-to-us-middle-east-rise-in-march-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS receives three AMA nods, including Artist of the Year]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260415/pm-orders-crackdown-on-hoarding-amid-middle-east-related-supply-concerns</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM orders crackdown on hoarding amid Middle East-related supply concerns]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260415/n-korea-russias-largest-labor-unions-sign-cooperation-agreement</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea, Russia's largest labor unions sign cooperation agreement]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260415/the-pope-and-the-president</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The pope and the president]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pope,Trump</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260415/members-of-corporate-owner-families-paid-average-183-mil</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Members of corporate owner families paid average $1.83 mil.]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanwha,Payment</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260415/what-prussias-gen-clausewitz-knew</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[What Prussia's Gen. Clausewitz knew]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260415/n-korea-calls-for-loyalty-to-leader-kim-on-founders-birth-anniversary</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260415/eagles-set-kbo-record-for-most-combined-walks-hbps-allowed-in-game</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Eagles set KBO record for most combined walks, HBPs allowed in game]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Baseball Organization,baseball</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260415/action-crime-bloodhounds-season-2-tops-netflixs-chart</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Action-crime 'Bloodhounds' Season 2 tops Netflix's chart]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Netflix</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260415/s-korea-expands-direct-air-travel-baggage-transfer-program-to-3-us-airports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea expands direct air travel baggage transfer program to 3 US airports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260415/import-prices-post-sharpest-rise-in-over-28-years-in-march-amid-middle-east-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Import prices post sharpest rise in over 28 years in March amid Middle East crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260415/middle-east-crisis-deals-blow-to-seouls-small-manufacturers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Middle East crisis deals blow to Seoul's small manufacturers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260415/samsung-weighs-china-overhaul-as-pressure-mounts-from-local-rivals-analysts</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung weighs China overhaul as pressure mounts from local rivals: analysts]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Samsung</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/asian-surnames-fastest-growing-in-us-according-to-census-bureau-report</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Asian surnames fastest-growing in US, according to Census Bureau report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>us census</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/lebanon-israel-agree-to-direct-negotiations-after-washington-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after Washington talks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel,Lebanon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/us-iran-may-resume-talks-this-week-despite-port-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260415/rejected-15-times-pet-owners-struggle-to-find-housing-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['Rejected 15 times': Pet owners struggle to find housing in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pets</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260415/from-k-pop-star-to-custom-ghana-chocolate-bar-how-lee-welcomes-world-leaders</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From K-pop star to custom Ghana chocolate bar: How Lee welcomes world leaders]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Diplomacy,Gift Diplomacy</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/us-iran-blockade-involves-over-10000-military-personnel-plus-ships-planes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Iran blockade involves over 10,000 military personnel, plus ships, planes]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Military,Iran crisis,Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/lebanon-and-israel-hold-first-direct-diplomatic-talks-in-decades-in-washington</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel,Lebanon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260415/imf-holds-s-korea-growth-at-19-raises-inflation-to-25</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[IMF holds S. Korea growth at 1.9%, raises inflation to 2.5%]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IMF,Growth Outlook,South Korea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/imf-cuts-growth-outlook-warns-world-already-drifting-toward-more-adverse-scenario</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IMF,Growth Outlook</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-barely-affected-on-first-day-of-us-blockade-data-shows</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260415/us-treasurys-bessent-says-china-has-been-unreliable-partner-by-hoarding-oil-during-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US-China relations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260415/low-iq-raises-doubts-over-murder-intent-in-seoul-drugging-case</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-15</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Low IQ raises doubts over murder intent in Seoul drugging case]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,Chatgpt,murder</news:keywords>
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