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<news:title><![CDATA[Rev. Billy Kim to lead children's choir on US tour to thank veterans]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-23</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA['My business is gone': Seoul’s low-cost study spaces spark backlash from cafe owners]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260422/eagles-manager-trying-not-to-dwell-on-losses</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Eagles manager trying not to dwell on losses]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Deputy FM stresses cooperation with EU on supply chains in meeting with envoys]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea's Kusong comes into spotlight as little-known but long-suspected nuclear facility site]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[UK approves ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Appeals court upholds PPP's exclusion of lawmaker from Daegu mayoral primary]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defense minister denies reports USFK commander protested over alleged leak of US intel on NK nuke facility]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Physics breakthrough born in Korean lab wins global recognition]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260422/seouls-viral-quadricycle-band-turns-landmarks-into-rolling-concert-venues</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul’s viral quadricycle band turns landmarks into rolling concert venues]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Music,Performance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260423/ed-special-inspector-for-presidential-corruption</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Special inspector for presidential corruption]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Runaway wolf’s 'mukbang' draws national attention in Korea]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea aims to renovate fading villages into guesthouses, co-working spaces]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/amcham-san-francisco-agree-to-boost-korea-us-economic-ties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AMCHAM, San Francisco agree to boost Korea-US economic ties]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[No more memories: Overnight trips disappear as teachers fear criminal liability]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Appeals court cuts battery maker CEO's prison term from 15 to 4 years over deadly plant fire]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/korean-battery-firms-in-hungary-see-favorable-shifts-in-business-landscape</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korean battery firms in Hungary see favorable shifts in business landscape]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mythos shift]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title><![CDATA[K-pop star Mino could face 102 days of mandatory 'reservice' if convicted]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Military,mino</news:keywords>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Music, commentary breathe new life into royal tombs of Joseon Dynasty]]></news:title>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Twins starter Chirinos sidelined with elbow injury]]></news:title>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks' ad spending tops $541 mil. amid star marketing push]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USFK commander warns against 'political expediency' in rushed OPCON transfer]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Will 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' face backlash with Chinese viewers over racism claims?]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Traditional alcohol makers open their doors to help Korea revive rural tourism]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Food</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel seeks 15-year prison term for ex-interior minister in insurrection appeal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Martial Law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260422/kospi-surges-past-6400-to-new-all-time-high</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI surges past 6,400 to new all-time high]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/lig-da-wins-1st-deal-to-export-haegung-missiles-to-malaysia</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LIG D&A wins 1st deal to export 'Haegung' missiles to Malaysia]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>defense,weapons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260422/commonwealth-veterans-of-korean-war-to-visit-korea-this-week</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Commonwealth veterans of Korean War to visit Korea this week]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/yoons-constitutional-petition-against-insurrection-tribunal-law-referred-to-formal-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yoon's constitutional petition against insurrection tribunal law referred to formal review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yoon Suk Yeol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/blondie-garfield-april-23-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - April 23, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260422/giants-lee-jung-hoo-takes-upper-hand-over-dodgers-kim-hye-seong</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Giants' Lee Jung-hoo takes upper hand over Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>baseball,Lee Jung-Hoo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/seoul-international-garden-show-returns-with-largest-edition</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul International Garden Show returns with largest  edition]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/notorious-drug-kingpin-indicted-month-after-repatriation-from-philippines</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Notorious drug kingpin indicted month after repatriation from Philippines]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Drug Trafficking,Philippines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/korea-india-to-launch-cross-border-qr-code-based-payment-system-this-year-fsc-chief</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, India to launch cross-border QR code-based payment system this year: FSC chief]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>FSC,India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/reciprocal-visits-to-bring-korea-vietnam-closer-in-lees-push-for-global-south-diplomacy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Reciprocal visits to bring Korea, Vietnam closer in Lee's push for Global South diplomacy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam,Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260420/cortis-returns-with-redred-doubling-down-on-identity</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[CORTIS returns with 'REDRED,' doubling down on identity]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Cortis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/aws-bets-on-multi-agent-as-next-ai-paradigm-unveils-2026-partner-strategy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AWS bets on multi-agent as next AI paradigm, unveils 2026 partner strategy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech,AI,Aws</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260422/amf-holdings-joins-new-alliance-to-modernize-koreas-global-tourism-strategy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AMF Holdings joins new alliance to modernize Korea’s global tourism strategy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>International</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260422/kotra-courts-seattle-students-in-recruitment-push</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOTRA courts Seattle students in recruitment push]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kotra</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260422/febc-korea-holds-nationwide-seminars-to-revive-gospel-mission</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FEBC-Korea holds nationwide seminars to revive gospel mission]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Far East Broadcasting Company,Febc Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/prime-minister-honors-late-independence-fighter-at-repatriation-ceremony</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Prime minister honors late independence fighter at repatriation ceremony]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Repatriation,Independence Fighter,Kim Min-seok</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/sk-hynix-breaks-ground-for-new-packaging-fab-in-cheongju</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK hynix breaks ground for new packaging fab in Cheongju]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pnt7,Sk hynix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20260422/power-demand-forecast-to-increase-nearly-30-by-2040</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Power demand forecast to increase nearly 30% by 2040]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Electricity,Power</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260422/world-it-show-2026-opens-in-seoul-with-ai-driven-innovation-in-focus</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[World IT Show 2026 opens in Seoul with AI-driven innovation in focus]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>ICT,Technology,AI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/lee-to-meet-vietnams-top-3-political-leaders-during-state-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee to meet Vietnam’s top 3 political leaders during state visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>political leaders,Vietnam,Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260422/public-invited-to-tour-heritage-sites-under-restoration</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Public invited to tour heritage sites under restoration]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Heritage Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260422/world-cup-broadcast-deal-limits-viewing-to-jtbc-kbs-as-talks-collapse-with-mbc-sbs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Defense firms form united front against Hanwha's dominance]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha expands foothold in Canada through partnership with Alberta]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BLACKPINK’s Jisoo skips glam airport look amid family controversy]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NEOWIZ awards aim to inspire, support global indie games]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea’s higher education push stalls as foreign faculty numbers decline]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Han Kang meets readers in Barcelona in first public event since Nobel Prize win]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/mercedes-benz-koreas-direct-sales-to-reshape-retail-paradigm-experts</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Korea’s direct sales to reshape retail paradigm: experts]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't expands AI-powered cybersecurity to cover private cloud services in education]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gangnam District to stage weekly street performances]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/hd-hyundai-heavy-wins-koreas-first-icebreaker-order-from-overseas-client</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HD Hyundai Heavy wins Korea's first icebreaker order from overseas client]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/nc-sets-global-launch-of-aion-2-on-pc-platforms-in-2nd-half-of-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NC sets global launch of AION 2 on PC platforms in 2nd half of 2026]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260422/foreign-fans-fuel-late-night-delivery-boom-during-bts-concert-dates</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign fans fuel late-night delivery boom during BTS concert dates]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Delivery,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/robots-vs-humans</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Robots vs humans]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Robots,Vs,Run,Marathon,Humans</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/taiwan-president-postpones-eswatini-visit-and-says-china-pressured-african-countries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,Taiwan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/foreign-currency-deposits-post-record-drop-in-march-amid-weakening-won-bok</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign currency deposits post record drop in March amid weakening won: BOK]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/population-mobility-hits-5-year-high-in-march-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Population mobility hits 5-year high in March: data]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Population Mobility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/2-firms-fined-175-mil-for-colluding-in-hyundai-kia-bids</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2 firms fined $1.75 mil. for colluding in Hyundai, Kia bids]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/agriculture-minister-explores-k-food-export-opportunity-in-meeting-with-vietnamese-counterpart</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Agriculture minister explores K-food export opportunity in meeting with Vietnamese counterpart]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/bahraini-ambassador-to-korea-marks-50th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bahraini ambassador to Korea marks 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260422/childbirths-grow-at-record-high-pace-in-february-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Childbirths grow at record high pace in February: data]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Birthrate</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260422/documentary-about-kim-bomsori-forgotten-polish-composer-wins-top-prize-at-film-festival</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Documentary about Kim Bomsori, forgotten Polish composer wins top prize at film festival]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Beyond tourists, Seoul draws Netflix, global producers]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chinese national sent to prosecution over deadly warehouse fire]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>fire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/wooriwa-chefs-cook-up-recipes-at-pet-food-kitchen</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Wooriwa chefs cook up recipes at Pet Food Kitchen]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pet</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul shares down late Wednesday morning amid peace talks uncertainty]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260422/thursday-april-23-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Protest,Students,Hu Yaobang,death of,Beijing</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/korean-air-completes-overhaul-of-first-prestige-class-lounges</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean Air completes overhaul of first, prestige class lounges]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Air,Lounge,prestige class,first class</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260421/yongsan-shopping-complex-in-seoul-emerges-as-subculture-hub-embracing-consumer-shift</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yongsan shopping complex in Seoul emerges as subculture hub, embracing consumer shift]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yongsan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/kumho-petrochemical-seeks-to-overcome-uncertainty-with-high-value-added-products</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kumho Petrochemical seeks to overcome uncertainty with high value-added products]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kumho Petrochemical</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260422/us-indo-pacific-hosts-workshop-to-strengthen-civil-military-crisis-response-on-korean-peninsula</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Indo-Pacific hosts workshop to strengthen civil-military crisis response on Korean Peninsula]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>USFK,Military</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/fire-safety-lessons-from-czech-republic</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fire safety lessons from Czech Republic]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>performance-based design,for buildings,fire saftey in Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/klook-launches-real-time-rail-booking-service-for-foreign-tourists-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Klook launches real-time rail booking service for foreign tourists in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Klook,Korail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260422/koreas-military-academy-merger-plan-sparks-debate</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's military academy merger plan sparks debate]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Navy,Korea Army,Korea Air Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/mideast-crises-divide-europe-as-it-grapples-with-rising-fuel-costs-policy-toward-israel</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs, policy toward Israel]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>European Union,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/the-coming-extinction</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The coming extinction]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/fuel-price-cap-system-lowered-consumer-prices-by-up-to-08-percentage-points-in-march-report</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fuel price cap system lowered consumer prices by up to 0.8 percentage points in March: report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>fuel prices,Consumer Price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/s-korea-returns-remains-of-12-chinese-troops-killed-in-korean-war</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea returns remains of 12 Chinese troops killed in Korean War]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/australia-asks-roblox-minecraft-to-detail-child-safety-measures</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gaming,Australia,Roblox,Minecraft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/korean-currency-retreats-from-1-month-high-as-peace-talks-falter</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean currency retreats from 1-month high as peace talks falter]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy,Currency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trump-extends-ceasefire-with-iran-but-keeps-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump extends ceasefire with Iran but keeps blockade]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war,Ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/22/465ac719-ec38-49ff-ace0-1c78420b6107.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/a-social-prescription-for-koreas-loneliness-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[A social prescription for Korea’s loneliness crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>isolation,Suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260422/n-korean-russian-public-security-chiefs-discuss-closer-cooperation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korean, Russian public security chiefs discuss closer cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/pm-says-will-decide-whether-to-keep-fuel-price-caps-after-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM says will decide whether to keep fuel price caps after review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Middle East,Prime Minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260422/police-seek-arrest-warrant-for-truck-driver-for-fatally-striking-rallygoers-in-jinju</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police seek arrest warrant for truck driver for fatally striking rallygoers in Jinju]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/22/dfb9b1b5-a7fb-4a5c-a3fa-bba0e57a1d97.png</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/hyundai-kia-poised-to-report-lackluster-earnings-on-us-tariffs-korean-won</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai, Kia poised to report lackluster earnings on US tariffs, Korean won]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kia,Hyundai Motor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/22/b126fa8d-927b-40e8-86d4-311aaacfedab.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260422/lee-set-for-summit-talks-with-vietnams-to-lam-to-discuss-economic-ties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee set for summit talks with Vietnam's To Lam to discuss economic ties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Vietnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/if-my-people-heres-why-the-bible-passage-trump-read-aloud-is-so-potent-and-polarizing</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/22/afa60e0e-10d1-40fc-aa3d-65dc5586db7b.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/a-boom-of-independent-bookstores-just-when-we-need-them-most</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[A boom of independent bookstores, just when we need them most]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>bookstore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260422/like-paris-korea-is-home-to-timeless-masterpieces</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Like Paris, Korea is home to timeless masterpieces]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Museum,Art</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260422/producer-prices-post-fastest-rise-in-4-years-in-march-on-oil-cost-surge-bok</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Producer prices post fastest rise in 4 years in March on oil cost surge: BOK]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Gas Prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260422/4-carmakers-to-recall-over-530000-vehicles-due-to-faulty-parts</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 carmakers to recall over 530,000 vehicles due to faulty parts]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Carmakers,Car recall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260422/korea-lags-behind-global-peers-in-cyber-insurance-despite-wave-of-hacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea lags behind global peers in cyber insurance despite wave of hacks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Insurance,Cyberattack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/vances-trip-to-pakistan-for-peace-talks-with-iran-on-hold-us-official-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Vance's trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on hold, US official says]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trump-says-he-will-remember-companies-that-dont-seek-tariff-refunds</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>refund,US tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/arrests-hangings-blackout-iran-cranks-up-wartime-repression</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Arrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repression]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/florida-investigating-chatgpt-role-in-mass-shooting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump's $1.5 tril. defense budget includes $750 bil. for ships, jets and Golden Dome]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Fed chair nominee says he will not be controlled by Trump]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Fed,Kevin Warsh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/pakistan-says-no-response-yet-from-iran-on-last-ditch-peace-talks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan says no response yet from Iran on last-ditch peace talks]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump expects bombing or 'great deal' in Iran talks]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260422/trump-to-take-part-in-america-reads-the-bible-streaming-event</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump to take part in 'America Reads the Bible' streaming event]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/trump-says-he-does-not-want-to-extend-ceasefire-with-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/taiwan-president-cancels-trip-to-eswatini-accuses-china-of-pressuring-african-countries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini, accuses China of pressuring African countries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Taiwan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260422/in-germany-european-authors-take-on-manga-with-k-pop-romance-novels</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[In Germany, European authors take on manga with K-pop romance novels]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Romance,Webtoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20260422/how-seoul-turned-its-biggest-garbage-dump-into-beloved-park</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-22</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How Seoul turned its biggest garbage dump into beloved park]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/hundreds-of-koreans-brought-home-on-chartered-flights-from-typhoon-hit-saipan</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Koreans brought home on chartered flights from typhoon-hit Saipan]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/korea-considers-various-ways-to-contribute-to-stability-in-strait-of-hormuz-official</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea considers various ways to contribute to stability in Strait of Hormuz: official]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260421/why-korean-gen-z-is-cooling-on-president-lee</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why Korean Gen Z is cooling on President Lee]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 Local Election,Lee Jae Myung,Gen Z</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/lee-arrives-in-vietnam-after-wrapping-up-india-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee arrives in Vietnam after wrapping up India visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Diplomacy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/n-korea-russia-hold-ceremony-to-link-cross-border-bridge</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea, Russia hold ceremony to link cross-border bridge]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Russia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260421/sk-on-to-open-japan-office-to-target-ess-opportunities</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK On to open Japan office to target ESS opportunities]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan,Sk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/apples-new-ceo-steps-into-spotlight-after-flying-under-radar-for-years</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Apple's new CEO steps into spotlight after flying under radar for years]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>John Ternus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260421/yoons-constitutional-complaint-over-special-counsel-probe-referred-for-formal-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yoon's constitutional complaint over special counsel probe referred for formal review]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yoon Suk Yeol</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260421/ed-hybe-chief-faces-arrest-warrant</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] HYBE chief faces arrest warrant]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bang Si-Hyuk,US,request to life travel ban,BTS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/us-warns-korea-of-chinese-tech-reliance-regulatory-barriers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US warns Korea of Chinese tech reliance, regulatory barriers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,desombre,AMCHAM,AI</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/seoul-stocks-soar-to-new-high-on-chip-rally-higher-earnings-hopes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks soar to new high on chip rally, higher earnings hopes]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,KOSPI,won-dollar exchange rate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20260421/move-over-matcha-ube-satisfies-koreas-sweet-tooth</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Move over matcha: Ube satisfies Korea’s sweet tooth]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ube</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/k-water-turns-to-ai-in-setting-up-asia-wide-water-cooperation-platform</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-water turns to AI in setting up Asia-wide water cooperation platform]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-Water,Water</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260421/korean-stars-seeking-lpga-major-breakthrough-in-houston</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean stars seek LPGA major breakthrough in Houston]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf,LPGA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/govt-launches-regional-airport-tourism-forums-to-draw-more-international-visitors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't launches regional airport tourism forums to draw more international visitors]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/viral-summit-photo-spotlights-selfie-diplomacy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Viral summit photo spotlights ‘selfie diplomacy’]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>korea-india summit,selfie diplomacy,Samsung</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/korea-peru-partner-to-protect-machu-picchu-from-climate-threats</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Peru partner to protect Machu Picchu from climate threats]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Machu Picchu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/disney-korea-lotte-to-mark-star-wars-day-with-festival-in-jamsil</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Disney Korea, Lotte to mark Star Wars Day with festival in Jamsil]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Disney</news:keywords>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul to transform Chang-dong into K-pop hub with new arena]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[From survival show to world tour: CLOSE YOUR EYES is just getting warmed up]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel seeks 4-year prison term for Rep. Kweon in bribery appeal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Unification Church,PPP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NewJeans breaks 6-month silence with Hyein’s post after Copenhagen sightings]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/sungkyunkwan-university-charts-surge-in-advanced-solar-cell-research</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sungkyunkwan University charts surge in advanced solar cell research]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/no-iranian-delegation-has-departed-for-pakistan-yet-state-tv</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[No Iranian delegation has departed for Pakistan yet: state TV]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260421/koreas-debt-growth-strictly-managed-budget-minister</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's debt growth 'strictly managed': budget minister]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IMF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/n-korea-appoints-new-ambassador-to-britain-indonesia</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Britain, Indonesia]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260421/unification-minister-at-center-of-controversy-over-intelligence-sharing-with-us</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unification minister at center of controversy over intelligence sharing with US]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Unification Ministry,Lee Jae Myung,Chung Dong-Young</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260421/hana-financial-fss-join-hands-to-nurture-next-gen-finance-talent</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hana Financial, FSS join hands to nurture next-gen finance talent]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks,Hana Financial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260421/qualcomm-ceo-meets-samsung-sk-lg-execs-for-chip-ties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Qualcomm CEO meets Samsung, SK, LG execs for chip ties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lg,Qualcomm,Sk hynix,Samsung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260421/if-wishes-could-kill-combines-genres-for-immersive-horror-experience</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['If Wishes Could Kill' combines genres for immersive horror experience]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>girigo,if wishes could kill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/police-seek-arrest-warrant-for-hybe-chairman-over-alleged-unfair-stock-trading</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chairman over alleged unfair stock trading]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bang Si-Hyuk,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/hyundai-debuts-ioniq-3-compact-electric-hatchback-geared-to-europes-urban-drivers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai debuts IONIQ 3 compact electric hatchback geared to Europe’s urban drivers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IONIQ 3</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260421/lee-departs-for-vietnam-after-wrapping-up-india-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee departs for Vietnam after wrapping up India visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,Korea-Vietnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/naver-krafton-mirae-asset-launch-4764-mil-ai-fund-in-india</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $476.4 mil. AI fund in India]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Krafton,Mirae Asset,Naver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260421/naver-bets-on-renewable-energy-for-powering-data-centers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Naver bets on renewable energy for powering data centers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Naver,Renewable</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260421/hd-hyundai-india-to-build-joint-shipyard-in-maritime-push</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HD Hyundai, India to build joint shipyard in maritime push]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hd Hyundai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260421/thai-broker-korean-employer-sent-to-prosecution-over-illegal-immigration-abuse-of-thai-workers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Thai broker, Korean employer sent to prosecution over illegal immigration, abuse of Thai workers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Thailand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260421/new-bok-governor-pledges-flexible-monetary-policy-amid-middle-east-risks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[New BOK governor pledges 'flexible' monetary policy amid Middle East risks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bank of Korea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260421/culture-minister-signs-co-production-deal-with-indian-film-industry-leaders</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Culture minister signs co-production deal with Indian film industry leaders]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260421/imperfect-yet-charming-ugly-pony-bread-goes-viral-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Imperfect yet charming, 'ugly pony bread' goes viral in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trends,bakeries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/blondie-garfield-april-22-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield – April 22, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/education-ministry-exports-vocational-playbook-to-west-africas-fast-growing-economies</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Education ministry exports vocational playbook to West Africa’s fast-growing economies]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260421/golf-coach-reveals-hyun-bin-son-ye-jins-secret-dating-story-before-couples-marriage</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Golf coach reveals Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin’s secret dating story before couple's marriage]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyun Bin,Son Ye-Jin</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/finance-attache-up-for-state-honor-for-clearing-us-sanctions-risk-on-russian-naphtha-imports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finance attache up for state honor for clearing US sanctions risk on Russian naphtha imports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Naphtha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260421/ha-chong-hyuns-6-decades-of-art-head-to-san-franciscos-asian-art-museum</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ha Chong-hyun's 6 decades of art head to San Francisco's Asian Art Museum]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Museum,Art</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sumi Jo joins SM to launch 40th anniversary album]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Innospace deepens ties with India's Grahaa Space at Korea-India Space Day]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[GS E&C partners with Indian renewable energy firms to expand portfolio]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2 leaders usher in new era for Korea-India relations]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[BMW Korea’s 3 Series enjoys solid popularity]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Neukgu Bread: Escaped wolf inspires bakers, sports teams]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea to repatriate remains of 12 Chinese troops killed during Korean War]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks to tighten lending criteria in Q2 amid credit risk concerns: BOK survey]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
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<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[18-month sentence sought for WINNER's Song Min-ho for alleged negligence in mandatory service]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cabinet approves exemption from heavier tax for owners of multiple homes until May 9]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>multiple home owners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/seoul-stocks-sharply-up-late-tuesday-morning-poised-for-new-record-high</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks sharply up late Tuesday morning, poised for new record high]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/kookmin-university-arion-demonstrate-quantum-secure-satellite-link</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kookmin University, Arion demonstrate quantum-secure satellite link]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kookmin University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260420/italian-beauty-days-2026-brings-cosmetics-companies-seeking-korean-partners-to-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Italian Beauty Days 2026 brings cosmetics companies seeking Korean partners to Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Italian Trade Agency in Seoul,Italian Beauty Days,K-Beauty</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/musinsa-expands-shanghai-footprint-with-3rd-store-in-xuhui</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Musinsa expands Shanghai footprint with 3rd store in Xuhui]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Musinsa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/rethinking-korea-us-fta</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rethinking Korea-US FTA]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>security isssue,us-korea fta,bilateral trade is now</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260421/disability-rights-activists-stage-road-protest-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Disability rights activists stage road protest in Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Protest,Disability</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/bigbangs-taeyang-to-drop-new-solo-album-in-may</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BIGBANG's Taeyang to drop new solo album in May]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Taeyang,Bigbang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260421/woori-bank-ceo-joins-presidents-state-visit-to-india</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Woori Bank CEO joins president’s state visit to India]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>India,Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260421/liv-golfs-korean-players-fired-up-for-may-homecoming</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LIV Golf's Korean players fired up for May homecoming]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260421/hd-hyundai-partners-with-indian-govt-entities-for-joint-shipyard-project</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[HD Hyundai partners with Indian gov't entities for joint shipyard project]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hd Hyundai,India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260421/wednesday-april-22-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Paris Agreement,Holocaust Museum,poison gas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/kospi-set-for-new-peak-amid-continued-mideast-crisis-1</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI set for new peak amid continued Mideast crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260421/ioi-to-return-next-month-after-9-year-hiatus</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[I.O.I to return next month after 9-year hiatus]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kpop,Girl Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/7ec6903f-fed6-43fa-bce5-ff4a9c9266ff.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/japan-opens-door-to-global-arms-market-with-biggest-export-rule-change-in-decades</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan export rule</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/d810e0ae-cd91-4c3e-af54-9813d8bf45cd.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/to-work-for-us-ai-must-not-think-for-us</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[To work for us, AI must not think for us]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/19/1c5bd7d2-0989-4109-84c1-5426791066ee.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260421/korea-china-reaffirm-need-to-ensure-stable-supply-chains-for-critical-minerals-rare-earths</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, China reaffirm need to ensure stable supply chains for critical minerals, rare earths]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea-China Relations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/not-messiah</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Not Messiah]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/19/3dca8bcc-f169-4b40-bf71-1f8f316dc146.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/koreas-exports-jump-494-in-first-20-days-of-april-on-robust-chip-demand</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's exports jump 49.4% in first 20 days of April on robust chip demand]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/e141e35b-b23f-4ddd-990f-1716181268e7.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/finally-real-progress-against-pancreatic-cancer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finally, real progress against pancreatic cancer]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>pancreatic cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260420/dos-and-donts-for-conducting-business-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Dos and don'ts for conducting business in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>South Korea,Samsung,doing business in korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260421/commission-set-for-1st-review-on-minimum-wage-for-2027</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Commission set for 1st review on minimum wage for 2027]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Minimum Wage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/ade1c9ee-4647-47ea-a3a2-4668fc0c6876.png</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260421/from-sandwich-shops-to-silicon-valley-noncompetes-are-holding-back-us-workers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From sandwich shops to Silicon Valley, noncompetes are holding back US workers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>noncompete agreement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/us-iran-warn-ready-for-war-as-talks-in-limbo</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260421/credit-card-loans-up-for-3rd-month-hit-all-time-high-in-march</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Credit card loans up for 3rd month, hit all-time high in March]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>credit card loans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260421/hwang-hee-chan-faces-murky-future-with-wolverhamptons-relegation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hwang Hee-chan faces murky future with Wolverhampton's relegation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hwang Hee-chan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/japan-pm-takaichi-sends-offering-to-yasukuni-war-shrine</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Takaichi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/21/911516f5-ae48-4d69-8c1a-ac9897916350.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/korea-india-to-bolster-ties-in-steel-shipbuilding-digital-services-energy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, India sign 20 MOUs in steel, shipbuilding, digital services]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Posco,India,Hyundai,Gs,Naver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/04/20/f4eabcd9-0449-4a48-a938-189aece71837.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/bessent-says-korea-us-critical-minerals-framework-finalized</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bessent says Korea-US critical minerals framework finalized]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Critical Minerals</news:keywords>
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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>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO in September]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Apple,Tim Cook</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS' 'SWIM' ranks No. 10 on Billboard singles chart]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[First lady attends packed K-pop concert in New Delhi]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,First Lady</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Russia's interior minister arrives in N. Korea for talks over law enforcement cooperation: report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260421/ras-korea-to-introduce-k-dragons-in-lecture</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[RAS Korea to introduce 'K-dragons' in lecture]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Gangnam,Ras Korea,Dragons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks turn to rehiring retirees amid workforce restructuring]]></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/globalcommunity/20260421/global-educators-to-gather-in-seoul-for-landmark-kotesol-conference</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Global educators to gather in Seoul for landmark KOTESOL conference]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>kotesol,Education,English,Teachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/tit-for-tat-blockades-once-again-cripple-traffic-in-hormuz</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/japan-issues-advisory-for-slightly-increased-risk-of-mega-quake</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japan issues advisory for slightly increased risk of mega-quake]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260420/lee-appoints-bok-governor-after-parliamentary-confirmation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee appoints BOK governor after parliamentary confirmation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BOK</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/rat-poison-found-in-some-baby-food-jars-in-central-europe-leads-to-recall</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>HiPP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/bulgarias-russia-friendly-ex-president-wins-election-in-landslide</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bulgaria's Russia-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bulgaria</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/trump-israel-never-talked-me-into-war-with-iran</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump: Israel never talked me into war with Iran]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260421/us-opens-tariff-refunds-portal-after-court-struck-down-trump-duties</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US opens tariff refunds portal after court struck down Trump duties]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Doubts grow over US-Iran talks after Hormuz violence]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260421/k-food-guide-these-easy-soybean-sprout-recipes-combine-taste-health-benefits</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-21</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-food guide: These easy soybean sprout recipes combine taste, health benefits]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-Food,Ramen,Health,bean sprouts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260420/chungcheong-universiade-2027-wants-north-korean-athletes-to-join</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chungcheong universiade 2027 wants North Korean athletes to join]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Universiade,North Korea,Dprk</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260420/korea-india-to-enhance-cooperation-on-energy-strategic-resources</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, India to set up 1st ministerial-level committee to deepen economic cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>India,Summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260420/modern-pilgrimage-takes-visitors-to-lonely-grave-of-deposed-monarch</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Modern pilgrimage takes visitors to lonely grave of deposed monarch]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Yeongwol</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260420/unification-minister-regrets-leak-claim-related-to-his-reference-to-kusong-as-nk-nuclear-facility-site</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unification minister regrets leak claim related to his reference to Kusong as NK nuclear facility site]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Unification Ministry</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260420/jisoo-not-linked-to-family-member-under-police-investigation-attorney</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jisoo not linked to family member under police investigation: attorney]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jisoo,BLACKPINK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260420/researchers-at-jeonbuk-natl-univ-reveal-how-ultrafine-carbon-particles-glow</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Researchers at Jeonbuk Nat'l Univ. reveal how ultrafine carbon particles glow]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>graphene quantum dots</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/mercedes-benz-unveils-electric-c-class-at-world-premiere-in-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class at world premiere in Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Benz,Mercedes,Ev,c-class</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260420/foreign-ministry-says-no-details-finalized-for-wang-yis-south-korea-visit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign ministry says no details finalized for Wang Yi’s South Korea visit]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>China,North Korea,Wang Yi,Taiwan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260420/koreas-largest-industrial-union-criticizes-employers-for-shutting-workers-out-of-ai-transition</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's largest industrial union criticizes employers for shutting workers out of AI transition]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Labor,AI,Kmwu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260420/bigbang-says-it-completed-work-on-new-album-to-launch-world-tour-in-august</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BIGBANG says it completed work on new album, to launch world tour in August]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bigbang</news:keywords>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Audi Korea launches redesigned A6, eyes rebound]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FTC probes 2 major retailers over distribution law compliance]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[95% of Seoul high school students watch YouTube, averaging 10 hours a week: study]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[In 'Filing for Love,' workplace audits meet romance]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Theborn Korea uses searing Sichuan seasoning to capture Tokyo’s palate]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-mala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK hynix begins mass production of 1c SOCAMM2 AI server chips]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran's Baghaei says no plan yet for second round of negotiations with US]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260420/samsung-executive-to-head-worlds-premier-display-standards-body</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung executive to head world’s premier display standards body]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KATS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/us-navy-seizure-of-iranian-ship-casts-doubt-on-fresh-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260420/bts-to-take-the-city-project-to-las-vegas-busan</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS to take 'The City' project to Las Vegas, Busan]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260420/jung-woo-revisits-personal-history-growth-in-audition-109</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jung Woo revisits personal history, growth in 'Audition 109']]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/lg-innotek-to-supply-in-car-wi-fi-7-module-in-europe</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LG Innotek to supply in-car Wi-Fi 7 module in Europe]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lg Innotek</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260420/parliament-adopts-confirmation-hearing-report-for-bok-chief-nominee</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Parliament adopts confirmation hearing report for BOK chief nominee]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>BOK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260420/banks-expand-services-for-foreign-customers-as-migrant-numbers-rise</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Banks expand services for foreign customers as migrant numbers rise]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks,Foreign Workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260420/opposition-leader-claims-has-established-hotline-with-us-republican-party</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Opposition leader claims has established 'hotline' with US Republican Party]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>People Power Party,US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260420/kospi-eyes-record-high-this-week-as-sk-hynix-takes-center-stage</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI eyes record high this week as SK hynix takes center stage]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>KOSPI,Sk hynix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260420/sc-bank-korea-expands-lifestyle-perks-for-private-banking-clients</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SC Bank Korea expands lifestyle perks for private banking clients]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>SC Bank Korea</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260420/from-yolo-to-maps-for-beggars-how-inflation-impacts-gen-z-spending</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From YOLO to 'maps for beggars': How inflation impacts Gen Z spending]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation,Consumer Price,Map for Beggars</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260420/blondie-garfield-april-21-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - April 21, 2026]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/climbing-lotte-tower-with-exoskeleton</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Climbing Lotte Tower with exoskeleton]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Wearable Device</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260420/sejong-university-taps-sheridan-college-to-sharpen-koreas-animation-edge</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sejong University taps Sheridan College to sharpen Korea’s animation edge]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Sejong University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/middle-east-crisis-high-rates-trigger-korean-construction-layoffs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Middle East crisis, high rates trigger Korean construction layoffs]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Construction,Middle East Crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/iran-military-vows-to-soon-respond-after-us-destroyer-hits-cargo</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran military vows to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260420/govt-launches-program-to-help-small-businesses-break-into-export-markets</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't launches program to help small businesses break into export markets]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of SMEs and Startups</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260420/lee-pledges-coordination-with-india-on-efforts-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee pledges coordination with India on efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung,India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260420/govt-launches-monthlong-coastal-tourism-campaign-for-may</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't launches monthlong coastal tourism campaign for May]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tour</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260420/korea-bets-on-young-entrepreneurs-to-revive-rural-economies</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea bets on young entrepreneurs to revive rural economies]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of the Interior and Safety</news:keywords>
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</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>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Will South Korea's 'Goldilocks' missile dent China's Middle East arms ambitions?]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, India launch joint space partnership during summit in Bengaluru]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Will China arm Iran during its ceasefire with US and Israel?]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jamsu Bridge to go car-free on Sundays for 8-week spring festival]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How China's military could learn vital lessons from war in Iran]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran not currently planning to attend new US talks: state media]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Financial groups bring affiliates together to boost efficiency]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260420/kospi-listed-firms-dividend-payouts-reach-all-time-high-in-2025-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI-listed firms' dividend payouts reach all-time high in 2025: data]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/bat-sacheon-factory-adds-ai-forklifts-to-boost-safety</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BAT Sacheon factory adds AI forklifts to boost safety]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/ikea-korea-vows-to-expand-reach-through-design-philosophy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ikea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Major Russian airline says it has received OK to fly over North Korea]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/sk-broadband-moves-to-train-employees-as-ai-specialists</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK Broadband moves to train employees as AI specialists]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260420/2-koreans-lose-in-lpga-playoff</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2 Koreans lose in LPGA playoff]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf,LPGA</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260420/samsung-biologics-targets-new-oncology-clients-at-aacr-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Biologics targets new oncology clients at AACR 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung Biologics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260420/president-pays-tribute-to-gandhi</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[President pays tribute to Gandhi]]></news:title>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260420/genesis-completes-debut-endurance-test-at-imola-race</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Genesis completes debut endurance test at Imola race]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Genesis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260420/special-counsel-raids-police-over-alleged-cover-up-of-unification-church-case</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel raids police over alleged cover-up of Unification Church case]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Unification Church,Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/man-kills-7-of-his-children-plus-another-child-in-shooting-in-louisiana-neighborhood</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting in Louisiana neighborhood]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260420/korea-us-agree-on-bolstering-anti-money-laundering-cooperation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, US agree on bolstering anti-money laundering cooperation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>FSC,US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260420/president-says-korea-india-relations-will-enter-entirely-new-level-after-summit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[President says Korea-India relations will enter 'entirely new level' after summit]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260420/pakistans-military-chief-takes-lead-on-us-iran-talks-in-diplomatic-blitz</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan's military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260420/ed-cool-headed-approach-toward-north-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Cool-headed approach toward North Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260420/why-k-beauty-needs-broader-vision</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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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>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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</image:image>
</url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Strait of Tonkin]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Korea-US Alliance</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why Orbán lost]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hungary,orban</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Soccer,Kim Min-Jae</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea aims to become luxury travel hub through Virtuoso partnership]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korea Tourism Organization</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>state visit to india,Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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