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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Feeling stressed? Try these foods for 'happy hormones']]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Why Korea University is nurturing critical thinkers to prepare for AI era]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-20</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee arrives in New Delhi for summit talks with Indian PM Modi]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after sample tests positive for rat poison]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[UK PM says 'appalled' by arson attacks against Jewish sites in London]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran arrests 2 foreigners over Starlink device imports]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Bulgarians head to the polls to elect parliament for 8th time in 5 years]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Bomb experts try to defuse WWII bomb near Paris]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Gimpo, 'second hometown' of Bangladeshi Jumma community, celebrates new year with Boi-Sa-Bi festival]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Talk To Me In Korean aims to help learners overcome language acquisition difficulties]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH debuts wistful new single at Seoul encore, wraps up 1st world tour]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Voices of the past: Seoul in spring]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul denies classified info leak after US protests minister's NK nuclear facility remarks]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee appeals to conservatives via luncheon with ex-Daegu mayor]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[DPK’s Chong Won-o, PPP’s Oh Se-hoon to compete in Seoul mayoral race]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Should SK hynix share record bonuses with public? Outlandish claim sparks uproar]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire inches toward expiration]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2026 LG Awards spotlight customer-centric innovation in AI, bio]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Lee urges Nat'l Assembly to appoint special presidential inspector]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Han Kang leads Korea's bestseller boom while adult reading rates halve]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Book,Han Kang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - April 20, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Garfield,Blondie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] A hollow trip, a damaging signal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Jang Dong Hyeok,Yoon Suk Yeol,PPP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260419/8-in-10-workers-say-korea-unwelcoming-to-employees-with-disabilities-survey</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[8 in 10 workers say Korea unwelcoming to employees with disabilities: survey]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>People with Disabilities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260419/kim-sei-young-blows-all-but-2-strokes-of-8-shot-lead-in-los-angeles</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kim Sei-young blows all but 2 strokes of 8-shot lead in Los Angeles]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Golf,Kim Sei-young</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260419/koreas-gdp-per-capita-to-trail-taiwan-by-over-10000-within-5-years-imf</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea's GDP per capita to trail Taiwan by over $10,000 within 5 years: IMF]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>IMF,Foundry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260419/baedal-minjok-develops-ai-feature-describing-food-for-visually-challenged</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Baedal Minjok develops AI feature describing food for visually challenged]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Woowa Brothers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260419/hyundai-elevator-commercializes-worlds-1st-modular-elevator-for-high-rise-building</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Elevator commercializes world's 1st modular elevator for high-rise building]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Construction,hyundai elevator</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260419/court-says-military-service-based-promotion-track-is-gender-discrimination</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court says military service-based promotion track is gender discrimination]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Military</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260419/hana-financial-backs-artists-with-developmental-disabilities-to-promote-independence</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hana Financial backs artists with developmental disabilities to promote independence]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hana Financial Group</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Shinsegae pivots on AI strategy after dropping OpenAI partnership]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Shinsegae</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260419/bts-returns-to-tokyo-after-7-years-draws-110000-fans-over-2-nights</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS returns to Tokyo after 7 years, draws 110,000 fans over 2 nights]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,BTS Arirang,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260419/korean-national-symphony-orchestra-to-amplify-blockbuster-soundtracks-at-seoul-arts-center</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean National Symphony Orchestra to amplify blockbuster soundtracks at Seoul Arts Center]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cinema,Concert</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260419/mass-shooting-in-ukraines-capital-leaves-6-dead-before-police-shot-and-killed-gunman</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed gunman]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ukraine,Mass Shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260419/wars-must-end-quickly</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Wars must end quickly]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260419/n-korea-fires-short-range-ballistic-missiles-toward-east-sea-jcs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS]]></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/politics/20260419/cheong-wa-dae-denounces-nk-missile-launch-as-violation-of-unsc-resolution-calls-for-immediate-halt</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cheong Wa Dae denounces NK missile launch as violation of UNSC resolution, calls for immediate halt]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Joint Chiefs of Staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260419/forget-not-the-abducted</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Forget not the abducted]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea,Dprk,abudctees,South Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260417/korean-financial-firms-brace-for-ai-driven-cyber-risks-from-mythos</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean financial firms brace for AI-driven cyber risks from Mythos]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Anthropic,Cybersecurity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260417/bok-governor-appointment-stalls-over-daughters-nationality-issue</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BOK governor appointment stalls over daughter's nationality issue]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Bank of Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/construction-firms-hike-wages-for-employees-in-middle-east</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Construction firms hike wages for employees in Middle East]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi Arabia,Construction,Daewoo,Iran crisis,Hyundai,Gs,Samsung,Middle East</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/byds-dolphin-intensifies-rivalry-with-casper-ray</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BYD’s Dolphin intensifies rivalry with Casper, Ray]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Byd,dolphin,casper,ray</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260419/lee-vows-to-defend-democracy-on-anniv-of-1960-pro-democracy-uprising</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee vows to defend democracy on anniv. of 1960 pro-democracy uprising]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260419/success-at-all-costs</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Success at all costs]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Rivalry,on little suscess,Marlon Brando</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260419/samsung-bioepis-announces-efficacy-of-osteoporosis-biosimilar-obodence</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Bioepis announces efficacy of osteoporosis biosimilar Obodence]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Samsung Bioepis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260419/monday-april-20-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Massacre,kills 13,columbine high school</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Semiconductor programs overtake medical schools in Korea's college admissions race]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Education,Semiconductor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260419/trump-iran-cite-progress-in-talks-as-uncertainty-hangs-over-strait</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260417/lee-vows-practical-contribution-to-secure-hormuz-shipping-routes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260419/trumps-next-coup-attempt</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump’s next coup attempt]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260419/blockade-of-vatican-city</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Blockade of Vatican City]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260419/pope-leo-xiv-says-not-in-my-interest-at-all-to-debate-trump-but-will-keep-preaching-peace</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pope Leo Xiv</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260419/dont-mess-with-chicago-ohare-dhs-secretary-mullin-start-talking-instead</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Don’t mess with Chicago O’Hare, DHS Secretary Mullin. Start talking, instead]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ice</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260419/iran-guards-say-any-ship-approaching-hormuz-will-be-targeted</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-19</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran Guards say any ship approaching Hormuz will be 'targeted']]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260418/dpk-picks-3-term-lawmaker-as-candidate-for-jeju-governor</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[DPK picks 3-term lawmaker as candidate for Jeju governor]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260418/sabuk-incident-survivors-renew-demands-for-apology-fulfillment-of-trc-recommendations-as-third-commission-begins-work</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sabuk Incident survivors renew demands for apology, fulfillment of TRC recommendations as third commission begins work]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trc,Sabuk,Coal Mining,Truth And Reconciliation Commission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/iran-reimposes-restrictions-on-strait-of-hormuz-accusing-us-of-violating-deal-to-reopen-it</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/trump-hints-at-resuming-attacks-if-ceasefire-with-iran-expires-without-deal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without deal]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/pakistan-military-chief-pm-head-home-after-iran-war-diplomacy-blitz</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260418/police-probe-alleged-sexual-assault-of-chinese-tourist-by-japanese-man-in-busan</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police probe alleged sexual assault of Chinese tourist by Japanese man in Busan]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Sexual Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/photonews/20260418/photos-maestro-chung-leads-carmen-at-the-korea-times-spring-concert</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[PHOTOS] 
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260418/morning-calm-tales-random-acts-of-kindness-in-korea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[MORNING CALM TALES] Random acts of kindness in Korea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kindness,stranger,Public</news:keywords>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260418/ppp-nominates-incumbent-oh-se-hoon-as-candidate-for-seoul-mayor</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260418/chung-myung-whun-brings-carmen-to-korea-times-spring-concert</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chung Myung-whun brings ‘Carmen’ to Korea Times spring concert]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>carmen,korea times spring concert</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260418/lee-hee-moon-shaman-of-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee Hee-moon: shaman of Seoul]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Hee-moon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260418/investigators-question-accomplice-of-notorious-drug-kingpin-in-philippines</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Investigators question accomplice of notorious 'drug kingpin' in Philippines]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>drug kingpin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/iran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-but-threatens-to-close-it-again-as-us-maintains-its-blockade</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as US maintains its blockade]]></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/20260418/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-may-end-if-no-deal-reached-by-wednesday</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260418/twins-slugger-dean-takes-pride-in-defense-at-first-base</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Twins slugger Dean takes pride in defense at first base]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kbo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260418/finance-minister-says-korean-won-stabilizing-against-dollar-hopes-for-alignment-with-market-expectations</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Finance Minister,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/trump-says-he-expects-iran-deal-in-a-day-or-two-report</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says he expects Iran deal in 'a day or two': report]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran war,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/ships-crossing-hormuz-need-ok-from-irgc-iran-official-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, Iran official says]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/traders-place-760-million-bet-on-falling-oil-ahead-of-hormuz-announcement</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>oil prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/how-50-days-of-iran-war-led-to-loss-of-50-billion-worth-of-oil</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How 50 days of Iran war led to loss of $50 billion worth of oil]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/lebanese-return-home-to-joy-horror-at-wars-ruins</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese return home to joy, horror at war’s ruins]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel,Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/trump-says-israel-barred-from-bombing-lebanon-enough-is-enough</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough']]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel,Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260418/oil-drops-over-10-as-stocks-surge-after-hormuz-reopens</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Oil drops over 10% as stocks surge after Hormuz reopens]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>oil prices,US Stocks,Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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<lastmod>2026-04-18</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Pope leads huge mass in Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Xdinary Heroes turns goodbyes into new beginnings on 'DEAD AND']]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Guide to Seoul’s top 5 rice cake spots]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[French Cinema Week 2026 expands nationwide for 140 years of France-Korea ties]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title><![CDATA[K-hiking boom drives up subway  traffic near Seoul's mountains]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Comedian Lee Su-ji skewers Korean social absurdities in viral skits]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea voices hope Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will help restore Mideast stability]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[KRX announces revised delisting rules for penny stocks]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Incheon pushes to bring Formula One back to Korea with 2028 Grand Prix plan]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI pauses near record high amid US-Iran ceasefire caution]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics warn of up to $20.3 bil. loss from planned general strike]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[PPP infighting deepens as Daegu primary narrows to 2]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kookmin Univ., UBC researchers offer new framework to make generative AI safer]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul's finance chief calls for global efforts on supply chain stability at G20 meeting]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[4 SPC Samlip officials booked over workers' finger injuries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Industrial Accidents,SPC Samlip</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260417/abt-studio-companys-korean-ballet-dancers-headline-seoul-performances</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[ABT Studio Company's Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260417/ed-work-to-alleviate-violence-in-schools</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Work to alleviate violence in schools]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260417/fsc-chief-vows-financial-support-packages-for-mideast-crisis-hit-firms</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FSC chief vows financial support packages for Mideast crisis-hit firms]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Fsc,Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260417/seoul-says-explained-to-us-background-of-ministers-remarks-on-n-koreas-kusong-nuclear-facility</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul says explained to US background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>North Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/korea-heritage-service-recruits-intl-students-as-cultural-ambassadors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea Heritage Service recruits int'l students as cultural ambassadors]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cultural Heritage Administration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260417/hyundai-rotem-finds-faster-track-to-carbon-neutrality-with-high-speed-rail</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Rotem finds faster track to carbon neutrality with high-speed rail]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyundai Rotem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260417/tway-air-expands-transit-network-to-boost-regional-airports</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[T’way Air expands transit network to boost regional airports]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tway Air</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260417/special-counsel-team-raids-coast-guard-over-alleged-martial-law-role</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special counsel team raids Coast Guard over alleged martial law role]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Martial Law Investigation,Coast Guard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/lee-hails-korean-oil-tanker-exiting-red-sea</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee hails Korean oil tanker exiting Red Sea]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/korean-air-tops-consumer-trust-safety-in-govt-assessment</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean Air tops consumer trust, safety in gov’t assessment]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Air</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/hanwha-calls-off-request-for-us-section-301-probes-on-china-india</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha calls off request for US Section 301 probes on China, India]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260417/fm-cho-vows-efforts-to-secure-alternative-naphtha-supply-routes-amid-mideast-crisis</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FM Cho vows efforts to secure alternative naphtha supply routes amid Mideast crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz disruption,Middle East Crisis,Petrochemical</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/26-centimeter-long-fish-hook-discovered-in-captured-wolfs-stomach</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[2.6-centimeter-long fish hook discovered in captured wolf's stomach]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>wolf at large</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260417/universities-showcase-talent-pipeline-for-advanced-industries</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Universities showcase talent pipeline for advanced industries]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Train</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260417/seocho-districts-mobile-repair-service-wins-global-green-award</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seocho District's mobile repair service wins global green award]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seocho</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260417/moon-chae-won-joins-trend-of-surprise-weddings-to-noncelebrities</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>moon chae-won,Marriage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260417/seoul-city-govt-nc-tap-ai-to-feature-landmarks-in-video-games</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul city gov't, NC tap AI to feature landmarks in video games]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,nc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260417/seoul-city-govt-seeks-to-cultivate-new-cohort-of-urban-farmers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul city gov't seeks to cultivate new cohort of urban farmers]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,farming</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260417/biz-outlook-for-manufacturing-sector-remains-pessimistic-in-q2-survey</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Economy,Manufacturing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260417/what-is-bts-eating-for-preconcert-energy-boost</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Food,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/others/20260417/trade-surplus-no-longer-shields-weak-won-bok-says</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trade surplus no longer shields weak won, BOK says]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Won</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260417/mother-faces-child-abuse-charges-over-feeding-rice-cake-soup-to-2-month-old</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mother faces child abuse charges over feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Child Abuse,child welfare act,tteokguk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260417/govt-marks-world-book-day-with-push-for-global-copyright-standards</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't marks World Book Day with push for global copyright standards]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Book</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260417/lotte-chemical-ceo-outlines-leaner-growth-path-to-investors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Supernatural horror 'Salmokji' surpasses 1 mil. admissions]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Economic policy expert appointed as new Korean ambassador to Britain]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Giants' Lee Jung-hoo continues recent surge with 3-hit game]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul-Tokyo cooperation essential in Indo-Pacific]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons, negotiations may resume this weekend]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul-based ambient musician Peachy! offers escape from rat race at 'empty airports']]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/trump-says-iran-deal-very-close-may-go-to-pakistan-to-sign</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260417/hegseth-calls-on-iran-to-choose-wisely-says-us-military-locked-and-loaded</loc>
<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hegseth calls on Iran to 'choose wisely,' says US military 'locked and loaded']]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US to target Iran-linked ships worldwide, beyond blockade]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Who should be the next James Bond? A few out-of-the-box ideas]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pete Hegseth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[IMF says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Russia-occupied region in Ukraine seeks cooperation with N. Korea]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Health tip: How to boost your energy during sluggish spring season]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-food guide: Add these healthy touches to your jjajangmyeon]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-04-17</lastmod>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Young taekwondo athletes shine at championships]]></news:title>
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