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<lastmod>2026-06-19T17:01+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:52+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:38+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:16+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:15+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:10+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[OpenAI brings ChatGPT ads to Korea, keeps paid plans ad-free - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:07+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T16:02+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ex-defense minister sentenced to 3 years in prison for leaking military secrets - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Amputated leg discovered at Incheon recycling center prompts convalescent hospital probe - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['Onggi Jonggi' art exhibition features Korea-based global artists who explore beyond social media and algorithms - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[EJAE celebrates 'extraordinary' World Cup experience with fiancé - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Beat the heat with these easy-to-make summer drinks - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T15:19+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sungkyunkwan University researchers develop technology for brain-like balanced learning - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T15:14+09:00</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Jeonbuk National University rises in QS World University Rankings 2027 - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T15:13+09:00</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Public power generation firms' proposed merger sparks debate - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Renewable Energy,Kepco</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:53+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean goalkeeper shoulders blame for costly miscue - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260619/seoul-pitches-itself-as-asias-quantum-gateway-to-court-european-tech-firms</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:49+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul pitches itself as Asia's quantum gateway to court European tech firms - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul Investment Promotion Foundation,France</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260619/north-korea-accused-of-illegally-broadcasting-2026-fifa-world-cup-matches</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[North Korea accused of illegally broadcasting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup,North Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260619/actress-han-ga-in-tours-hidden-mountain-route-closed-to-public-for-600-years-near-cheong-wa-dae</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:42+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Actress Han Ga-in tours hidden mountain route closed to public for 600 Years near Cheong Wa Dae - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,k-tourism,Tourism,Mountain,Cheong Wa Dae</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260619/30-years-after-oecd-time-to-move-beyond-koreas-developmental-state</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[30 years after OECD: Time to move beyond Korea's developmental state - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>OECD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260619/pm-vows-to-properly-honor-patriots-fallen-heroes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM vows to properly honor patriots, fallen heroes - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260619/japanese-embassy-in-seoul-showcases-culinary-heritage-and-regional-flavors</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:27+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Japanese Embassy in Seoul showcases culinary heritage and regional flavors - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Japanese Food,Embassy of Japan in Korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea turns traditional crafts into regional tourism drivers - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>craft,work</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/19/110ef554-b7ee-420f-b575-fc640ec71043.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260619/ai-race-pushes-lg-cns-and-doosan-into-broad-technology-alliance</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:19+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AI race pushes LG CNS and Doosan into broad technology alliance - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lg Cns,Doosan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/19/cefdb212-fcff-43c8-b5b0-891b9cb531a9.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/20260619/photos-football-fans-cheer-for-their-teams-at-gwanghwamun-square</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[PHOTOS] Football fans cheer for their teams at Gwanghwamun Square - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/19/7aa1489c-8da8-482d-a1a5-dbf2036004f1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20260619/msci-cites-improved-access-to-korea-linked-investment-products-ahead-of-review</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T14:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[MSCI cites improved access to Korea-linked investment products ahead of review - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Msci,KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/19/00844e4c-a385-40d7-868c-eb41cfd0f89c.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260619/vance-delays-trip-to-switzerland-to-lead-new-us-talks-with-iran-on-its-nuclear-program</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T13:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US-Iran deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260619/global-memory-chip-market-to-quadruple-in-2026-data</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T13:53+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Global memory chip market to quadruple in 2026: data - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>global chip market</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260619/unlucky-korea-lack-precision-in-loss-to-mexico</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T13:07+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Unlucky Korea lack precision in loss to Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/darkroom/20260619/photos-2026-world-cup-korea-vs-mexico</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T12:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[PHOTOS] 2026 World Cup Korea vs Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mexico,2026 World Cup,FIFA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260619/toothless-team-korea-falls-to-mexico</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T12:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Toothless Team Korea falls to Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup,korea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260619/korea-fall-to-mexico-for-1st-loss-in-group-a</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T12:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea fall to Mexico for 1st loss in Group A - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260619/mexico-defeats-korea-1-0-in-world-cup-group-a-match</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T12:03+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mexico defeats Korea 1-0 in World Cup Group A match - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260619/human-rights-body-calls-for-detained-foreigners-access-to-outside-hospitals</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T12:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Human rights body calls for detained foreigners' access to outside hospitals - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Human Rights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/19/35754c9b-0b83-4f43-92cd-42eb6e986621.gif</image:loc>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260619/summers-camera-captures-gentle-first-love-grief</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T12:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[REVIEW] 'Summer's Camera' captures gentle first love, grief - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>summers camera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260619/election-watchdog-panel-recommends-criminal-probe-into-ex-chief-over-ballot-shortage</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T11:46+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Election watchdog panel recommends criminal probe into ex-chief over ballot shortage - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>local election protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260619/seoul-stocks-sharply-up-late-friday-morning-on-chip-rally</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T11:36+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks sharply up late Friday morning on chip rally - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>stocks,KOSPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260619/pm-to-travel-to-china-next-week-for-summer-davos-forum</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T11:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM to travel to China next week for Summer Davos Forum - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>World Economic Forum,Kim Min-seok</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260619/govt-to-expand-supply-of-imported-eggs-amid-price-hikes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-19T11:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to expand supply of imported eggs amid price hikes - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ministry of Agriculture Food And Rural Affairs,Imports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<news:title><![CDATA[BioTNS selected as host of gov't's ultra-precision digital PCR project - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Rotem secures $487.3 mil. railway maintenance project in Morocco - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police refer ex-President Yoon to prosecution over his wife's luxury bag case - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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</url>
<url>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T09:07+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Mexico aim to secure World Cup knockout berths - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T09:02+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Son Heung-min eyes history vs. Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T08:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea vows deeper ties with Russia on 2nd anniv. of signing key treaty - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T08:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Senate defense bill includes provision calling for quarterly Pentagon report on OPCON transfer - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T08:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T07:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T02:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[14-point US-Iran pact White House sent to Congress - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T07:47+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T03:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iranian supreme leader endorses direct negotiations with US - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Doosan on track for growth as portfolio aligns with AI industry - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T07:00+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Card issuers turn to small-business lending as consumer loan curbs squeeze growth - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T01:07+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How Trump decided to sign a deal with Iran at Versailles palace - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T01:02+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T01:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Vance says 60-day period in Iran deal begins Thursday - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-19T00:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T00:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hair-loss drug coverage sparks debate over national health insurance priorities - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Treatment,Medical,Insurance,Hair Loss</news:keywords>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T23:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies, announces review of US forces in Europe - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T23:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NK leader's sister slams G7 call for denuclearization, defends nuclear arms as 'means of self-defense' - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/special-election-in-uk-could-hasten-rise-of-andy-burnham-end-for-keir-starmer</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T21:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Special election in UK could hasten rise of Andy Burnham, end for Keir Starmer - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KHNP CEO reviews Dukovany project in Czech Republic - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T20:56+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[S. Korea conveys concern to China over N. Korea's silence on denuclearization - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T20:53+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Meritz's funding condition pushes Homeplus closer to bankruptcy - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T20:01+09:00</lastmod>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gold's unusual price swings leave investors at crossroads - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From Labubu to Chagee, Chinese lifestyle brands find growing market in Korea - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:56+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Queer art finds home in Seoul: Inside 'Spectrosynthesis' and collector's vision - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:53+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Almonty confirms molybdenum reserves in Gangwon Province - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:26+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26 - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BTS expands world tour to 88 shows, adding Jakarta, Bulacan - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Arirang,BTS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[No formal request made to Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/pentagon-chief-lashes-out-at-nato-allies-announces-review-of-us-forces-in-europe</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:22+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies, announces review of US forces in Europe - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Israel in talks with US over continuing its Lebanon troop deployment, officials say - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T17:18+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Thai startups pitch to Korean investors at Seoul-Thailand Startup Innovation Space - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[DPK factional divide becomes more visible after local elections - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chip giants push KOSPI past 9,000, masking broader market weakness - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:56+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to S. Korea - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:52+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Recognition or sidelining? Reactions mixed as Grammys unveil Asian pop category - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:51+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[National Assembly launches probe into ballot shortages as NEC scandals mount - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:48+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran, US - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[BMW Korea launches iX3 electric SUV with revamped design - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260618/posco-accelerates-low-carbon-steel-transition-with-koreas-largest-electric-arc-furnace</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[POSCO accelerates low-carbon steel transition with Korea's largest electric arc furnace - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[President to host dinner for diplomatic corps next Tuesday - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul launches state-run body to implement $350 bil. US investment pledge - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260618/overcharging-hotels-risk-losing-star-rating-under-new-rules</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:13+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Overcharging hotels risk losing star rating under new rules - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Price Gouging,Tourism</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260618/all-in-one-apps-emerge-as-new-battleground-among-financial-groups</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:09+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[All-in-one apps emerge as new battleground among financial groups - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260618/korea-rises-6-spots-to-21st-in-world-competitiveness-rankings</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T16:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea rises 6 spots to 21st in world competitiveness rankings - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - June 19, 2028 - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:53+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ministries clash over whether to call North Korea 'principal enemy' - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:45+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[First heat wave alerts of year issued for Seoul, surrounding areas - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:41+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bye-bye left and right: Korea's politics needs a new vocabulary - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump's hollow victory in Iran - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:35+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Joseon-era marketplace returns to life in downtown Seoul - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul rolls out market rewards program - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:31+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Suburban Seoul walking trail finds its rhythm under banner of Czech icon - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Can Pop Mart sustain the Labubu juggernaut as China sales cool? - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:27+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul opens 6 Han River park pools, water playgrounds for summer season - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US Fed's hawkish hold strengthens case for BOK rate hike in July - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260618/posco-international-launches-ptpar-strengthening-integrated-palm-oil-value-chain</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[POSCO International launches PT.PAR, strengthening integrated palm oil value chain - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260618/baritone-matthias-goerne-pianist-sunwoo-ye-kwon-bring-schuberts-songs-to-seoul</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:06+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Baritone Matthias Goerne, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon bring Schubert's songs to Seoul - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T15:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Czech Republic tighten nuclear, robotics ties - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260618/shin-ramyun-leaves-spicy-impression-at-major-mexico-city-festival</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Shin Ramyun leaves spicy impression at major Mexico City festival - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260618/nexen-tire-ramps-up-european-logistics-footprint</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:56+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Nexen Tire ramps up European logistics footprint - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:54+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Iran's reconstruction & US allies - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/lotte-giants-sign-japanese-pitcher-iimura-as-new-asian-quota-player</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:46+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lotte Giants sign Japanese pitcher Iimura as new Asian quota player - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260618/korea-rebrands-as-weekend-getaway-to-draw-returning-chinese-tourists</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:46+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea rebrands as weekend getaway to draw returning Chinese tourists - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:42+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee to give press briefing on results of Europe trip - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260618/openais-sam-altman-postpones-visit-to-korea-due-to-daughters-birth-sources</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:41+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to Korea due to daughter's birth: sources - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260618/hefty-fines-loom-for-baemin-coupang-eats-as-ftc-rejects-self-correction-bids</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hefty fines loom for Baemin, Coupang Eats as FTC rejects self-correction bids - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:35+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Shinsegae seeks to create World Cup magic under giant screen in Seoul - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:34+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why young Koreans are turning to  bus-driving jobs - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:32+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mirae Asset Group crosses $1 tril. mark in client assets - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mirae Asset Group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/us-iran-sign-initial-deal-to-end-war-ease-sanctions-and-open-strait-as-nuclear-talks-continue</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US, Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA['Wide Cup' fuels World Cup fever among Korean fans - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Vice N. Korean FM vows deeper cultural cooperation with China at Chinese Embassy event - The Korea Times]]></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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea plans new map for travelers, guided by K-drama scripts - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Studio Dragon,Kto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[American appetite for plant-based protein boosts Pulmuone Foods USA sales - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>tofu,Pulmuone</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[K-pop's biggest stars head to Incheon as Seoul Music Awards goes global - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Incheon Tourism Organization</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[KOSPI tops another historic milestone 9,000 on chip rally - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Free EV safety inspections expanded to electric buses, motorcycles - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T14:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea can win Group A with win over Mexico, help from others - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T13:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trainees from overseas visit redevelopment site for field study hosted by University of Seoul - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T13:55+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Senate committee supports S. Korea-US cooperation on sub manufacturing in report - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Nuclear-Powered Submarines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T13:44+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T13:43+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[ENHYPEN returns as 6-member group after major lineup change - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>ENHYPEN</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T13:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Human leg found at Incheon recycling facility likely belongs to nursing hospital patient - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>leg,Incheon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:58+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Taiwan needs US weapons to defend against China threat, diplomat says - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US-China relations,Taiwan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/africas-ebola-outbreaks-complicated-by-victims-who-prefer-traditional-healers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:56+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Co-chair of presidential commission on climate crisis to attend London Climate Action Week - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee returns home following 10-day trip to Europe - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260618/namkoong-min-jin-a-reum-expecting-1st-child</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Namkoong Min, Jin A-reum expecting 1st child - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Namkoong Min,Jin A-reum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260618/protests-over-ballot-shortage-during-local-elections-enter-14th-day</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Protests over ballot shortage during local elections enter 14th day - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 election protests,June 3 local elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[U-Know Yunho of TVXQ announces 1st solo concert tour across Asia - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Tour,U-Know Yunho</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260618/ai-generated-complaints-create-new-headaches-for-insurers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T12:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[AI-generated complaints create new headaches for insurers - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260618/friday-june-19-2026</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260618/seoul-stocks-up-late-thursday-morning-on-extended-chip-rally</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks up late Thursday morning on extended chip rally - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/popular-tv-analyst-sees-son-heung-min-as-key-player-vs-mexico</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Popular TV analyst sees Son Heung-min as key player vs. Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup,Son Heung-min</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/sf-giants-lee-jung-hoo-ends-homer-drought-after-suspended-game-resumes</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:19+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo ends homer drought after suspended game resumes - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Lee Jung-hoo,MLB</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20260618/sk-hynix-ships-12-high-hbm4e-samples-to-customers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[SK hynix ships 12-high HBM4E samples to customers - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>HBM4E,Sk hynix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260618/lee-recounts-90-minute-chat-on-korean-peninsula-golf-invitation-from-trump</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee recounts 90-minute chat on Korean Peninsula, golf invitation from Trump - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260618/boy-group-cortis-redred-tops-100-mil-spotify-streams</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T11:06+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Boy group CORTIS' 'RedRed' tops 100 mil. Spotify streams - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260618/mz-generations-politics</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T10:43+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[MZ Generation's politics - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/others/20260618/korea-asks-azerbaijan-to-support-korean-firms-participation-in-development-projects</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T10:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea asks Azerbaijan to support Korean firms' participation in development projects - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T10:07+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[N. Korea holds commemorative event marking observance for people with disabilities - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260618/us-may-shift-toward-tighter-monetary-policy-financial-authorities</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:52+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US may shift toward tighter monetary policy: financial authorities - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/korean-midfielder-happy-to-draw-attention-from-opponents</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:33+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean midfielder happy to draw attention from opponents - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup,Hwang in-Beom</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260618/missouris-costly-cut-to-young-readers</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Missouri's costly cut to young readers - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>missouri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260618/g7-summit-and-trump</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[G7 Summit and Trump - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260618/korea-to-apply-zero-tariffs-on-lng-lpg-under-quota-scheme-to-tackle-inflation</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:25+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260618/happy-birthday</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Happy birthday - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/korea-coach-voices-regret-over-drone-incident</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T09:16+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea coach voices regret over drone incident - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup,Hong Myung-bo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260618/ukraines-cheap-drones-and-combat-robots-offer-hope-for-the-good-guys</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T08:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Ukraine's cheap drones and combat robots offer hope for the good guys - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260618/korean-universities-rise-in-qs-rankings-as-internationalization-graduates-reputation-improve</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T08:31+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean universities rise in QS rankings as internationalization, graduates' reputation improve - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260618/fake-news-paradox-of-democracy</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T08:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fake news: Paradox of democracy - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/south-korea-coaching-hoping-team-will-go-beyond-semifinals</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T08:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[South Korea coaching hoping team will go beyond semifinals - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-18T07:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fed holds key rate steady under new Chair Warsh; policymakers project rate increase this year - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>US Federal Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/us-releases-iran-mou-text-including-60-days-of-no-charge-hormuz-transit</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T07:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US releases Iran MOU text, including 60 days of no-charge Hormuz transit - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/us-stocks-waver-after-fed-officials-indicate-rate-hike-possible-this-year</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T04:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate rate hike possible this year - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/fed-begins-warsh-era-by-keeping-rates-on-hold-sees-one-hike-later-this-year</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T03:37+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/trump-says-iran-accord-to-be-signed-shortly-maybe-thursday-or-friday</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T02:57+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/the-interim-us-iran-deal-leaves-the-fate-of-tehrans-nuclear-program-still-to-be-negotiated</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T01:47+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260618/g7-leaders-reaffirm-commitment-to-complete-denuclearization-of-n-korea-in-joint-statement</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T01:43+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to 'complete denuclearization' of N. Korea in joint statement - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260617/trump-vows-to-play-role-in-advancing-korean-peninsula-issues-seoul-official</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T01:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump vows to play role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues: Seoul official - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260618/court-issues-arrest-warrants-for-ex-shincheonji-officials-over-suspected-ties-to-ppp</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T00:59+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court issues arrest warrants for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to PPP - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260618/lee-heads-home-after-wrapping-up-trip-to-europe</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T00:51+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee heads home after wrapping up trip to Europe - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>G7 Summit,Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/rain-altitude-and-45000-home-fans-korea-braces-for-toughest-world-cup-test-against-mexico</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T00:30+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Rain, altitude and 45,000 home fans: Korea braces for toughest World Cup test against Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Mexico,World Cup,FIFA,korea</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260618/why-pay-120-guadalajaras-streets-are-filled-with-12-world-cup-jerseys</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-18T00:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why pay $120? Guadalajara's streets are filled with $12 World Cup jerseys - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Dollar on edge ahead of Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[G7 countries to produce long-range missiles 'under licence' in Ukraine - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[REPORTERSNOTEBOOK] What Korean football team's interview boycott reveals - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T19:20+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Olympic Park rallies: Peace is more powerful than violence - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:37+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[No need for Team Korea to fear Mexico - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Munich's iconic Oktoberfest is coming to Seoul — with official approval from Germany - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Everland's famous twin pandas become Korea's newest travel guides - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:32+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Busan Mobility Show pivots to land, sea, air - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Grammy Awards to add Asian pop category - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Defense ministry to redraw Civilian Control Line near inter-Korean border - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hanwha Ocean faces mounting costs from blocked icebreaker delivery to Russia - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[USPEER returns with revamped lineup on 1st mini album - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T18:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Has Trump achieved his goals in war with Iran? - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T17:35+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Veteran cartoonist, food TV host Huh Young-man goes on hiatus over health concerns - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T17:26+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea unveils plan to transform regional universities into tech hubs - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T17:24+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ED] Internal power struggle stirs up DPK - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T17:06+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Edward Lee, Faker named global ambassadors for K-food - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260617/ppp-urges-dismissal-of-seoul-police-chief-over-senior-police-officials-alleged-violence-against-lawmakers-aide</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T17:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP urges dismissal of Seoul police chief over senior police official's alleged violence against lawmaker's aide - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260617/18-month-prison-term-sought-for-seoul-mayor-on-charges-of-accepting-illegal-funds</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T16:57+09:00</lastmod>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T16:01+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Blondie & Garfield - June 18, 2026 - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:44+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:42+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hwang In-beom: No longer an unsung hero - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:36+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:33+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Lee urges Trump to solve North Korea issue after Middle East deal - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:32+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:32+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi ties Klose's World Cup scoring record with unforgettable hat trick for Argentina - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:31+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:30+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:30+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kookmin University to run master's program jointly with International University Sports Federation - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Public approval of Korea's corporate giants hits record high - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court holds arrest warrant hearings for ex-Shincheonji officials over suspected ties to PPP - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NY ice cream brand Van Leeuwen to open 1st Korea store in southern Seoul - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Twosome Place,Van Leeuwen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[LS Electric wins $70 mil. North American data center contract - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Ls,Texas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/884f3331-7c97-4d2d-8642-77411fb1a705.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:19+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Court increases sentence for Korean husband who poured boiling water on Thai wife - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Immigrants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/e31687fc-cd05-43db-9bcb-a88409f74efc.jpeg</image:loc>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Stock rally halts Korea's pension reform debate - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Pension,KOSPI,National Pension Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/ab40471e-afbc-410b-b806-35525fb7c553.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:12+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kolon Industries signs AI research agreement with University of Seoul - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolon,University of Seoul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260617/lee-says-agreed-with-indian-pm-modi-to-advance-bilateral-ties-to-new-level</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T15:08+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee says agreed with Indian PM Modi to advance bilateral ties to new level - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>G7 Summit,India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:42+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[ROUNDTABLE] Integrated resorts under pressure to reinvent themselves ahead of Japan's megacomplex - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>integrated resort industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260617/interim-us-iran-deal-leaves-thorniest-issue-still-to-be-negotiated-tehrans-nuclear-program</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:38+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Interim US-Iran deal leaves thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear program - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260617/police-to-investigate-woman-over-solo-blockade-of-vote-counting-center-entry</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police to investigate woman over solo blockade of vote counting center entry - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 election protests,ballot shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/b3408e71-9819-405d-8cf2-5055833748ec.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/health/20260617/korean-researchers-develop-blood-and-urine-test-for-early-colorectal-cancer-detection</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean researchers develop blood and urine test for early colorectal cancer detection - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260617/seoul-to-transform-han-river-into-giant-water-park</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:19+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul to transform Han River into giant water park - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Floating Stage Water Festival,Seoul Metropolitan Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260617/former-le-sserafim-member-kim-ga-ram-pursues-acting-career</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:19+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Former Le Sserafim member Kim Ga-ram pursues acting career - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>K-pop,Le Sserafim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/241b3207-ba63-486d-b429-1ce2af5d38b2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T14:18+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Hyeri slams online body shaming, strict beauty standards - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyeri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260617/samsung-electronics-largest-union-to-hold-confidence-vote-on-leader-after-wage-deal</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:58+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics' largest union to hold confidence vote on leader after wage deal - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>labor union,Samsung Electronics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:53+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump ends G7 summit facing questions on Iran - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:51+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Stray Kids' Felix to become face of hanbok's modern redesign - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanbok Wave,Hanbok,felix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20260617/university-of-seoul-holds-youth-flag-football-championship</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[University of Seoul holds youth flag football championship - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>flag football,American Football,2028 Los Angeles Olympics,Championship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/d58f1147-2ee4-4c56-b14c-8dc822974e8d.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260617/seouls-tap-water-gets-hip-riverside-makeover</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:41+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul's tap water gets hip riverside makeover - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Seoul,water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260617/foreign-tourist-spending-in-korea-tops-13-bil-for-1st-time</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:40+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Foreign tourist spending in Korea tops $1.3 bil. for 1st time - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>chinese tourist,Tour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260617/transit-card-upgrade-promises-to-take-guesswork-out-of-commuting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:33+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Transit card upgrade promises to take guesswork out of commuting - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Climate Card,K-Pass</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/365fac8f-f8c2-4ba6-a02b-5ea30840c8f6.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260617/iran-and-world-cup</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T13:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Iran and World Cup - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>the war in Iran,World Cup,Iran,in US,Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/16/64394340-84db-43f7-9b00-6520d07b827e.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260617/korea-becomes-4th-country-to-forge-ai-security-alliance-with-openai</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T12:17+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea becomes 4th country to forge AI security alliance with OpenAI - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Open Ai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/548f744a-8cee-454e-b21b-01ebe2857a52.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260617/your-soundproof-car-windows-could-trap-you-new-study-finds</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T12:16+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Your soundproof car windows could trap you, new study finds - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Car,fire agency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/7a8a588a-1f99-41b6-a468-8a2e676f4a60.jpeg</image:loc>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260617/ppp-to-file-petitions-challenging-local-election-results</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T12:15+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[PPP to file petitions challenging local election results - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>June 3 election protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/06/17/316881e5-ff30-4b47-bc29-47ba38557f8e.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/health/20260617/korea-joins-europe-in-landmark-joint-review-of-biopharmaceuticals</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T12:03+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea joins Europe in landmark joint review of biopharmaceuticals - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>National Institute of Food and Drug Safety,Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/health/20260617/new-suicide-prevention-chief-puts-responsibility-on-state</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T12:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[[INTERVIEW] New suicide prevention chief puts responsibility on state - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Suicide,Life</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260617/korea-to-deepen-police-ties-with-thailand-malaysia-to-combat-transnational-crime</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:52+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:46+09:00</lastmod>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean stroke expert elected to World Stroke Organization board - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to ease civilian-restricted inter-Korean border boundaries for wider public access - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Seoul stocks rebound late Wednesday morning despite tech slide - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Former Marines, special forces teachers volunteer for real-life 'Teach You a Lesson' team - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why Korea's new dating shows keep surviving in an overcrowded market - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:26+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Sejong University wins A+ rating in Seoul RISE Project evaluation - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea, Mongolia discuss ways to accelerate economic ties, trade talks - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:21+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why do Korean protesters wave American flags? - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260617/auto-exports-down-nearly-6-on-auto-parts-supply-disruptions</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:14+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Auto exports down nearly 6% on auto parts supply disruptions - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260617/samsung-display-showcases-next-generation-xr-displays-at-awe-usa</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T11:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samsung Display showcases next-generation XR displays at AWE USA - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T10:50+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How should we live in an age of anxiety and exhaustion? - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260617/south-korea-australia-can-learn-from-each-other-over-nuclear-submarine-pathways</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T10:28+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[South Korea, Australia can learn from each other over nuclear submarine pathways - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T10:13+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Gov't to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T10:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee says ties with Canada advancing quickly in mutually beneficial manner - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T10:10+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lee calls for efforts to advance Korea-Germany ties to 'new level' - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260617/navy-chief-stresses-expanding-use-of-ai-tech-to-lead-future-warfare</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T10:05+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Navy chief stresses expanding use of AI tech to lead future warfare - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260617/korean-2-way-prospect-signs-with-diamondbacks</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T09:23+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korean 2-way prospect signs with Diamondbacks - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Eom Jun-sang,MLB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
<image:image>
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</url>
<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T09:20+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Cognition for sale - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T09:09+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea vows tailored job support measures for individual sectors - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T09:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Culture to security: The strategic evolution of Korea-Indonesia relations - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T08:42+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Korea taking on co-host Mexico in pursuit of 2nd straight win - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 World Cup</news:keywords>
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<image:image>
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<url>
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<lastmod>2026-06-17T08:39+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA['Teach You a Lesson' tops Netflix's weekly non-English chart for 2nd week - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260617/trump-goes-after-netanyahu-as-he-pursues-deal-with-iran-putting-their-friendship-to-test</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T08:01+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to test - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260617/male-korean-stars-under-pressure-to-lose-weight</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T08:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Male Korean stars under pressure to lose weight - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Celebrity,Weight Loss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/cryptocurrency/20260617/koreans-lose-interest-in-crypto-trading</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T08:00+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Koreans lose interest in crypto trading - The Korea Times]]></news:title>
<news:keywords>Web3,Bitcoin,Crypto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260617/lee-asks-trump-to-spearhead-resolution-of-nk-issues-at-g7-meeting</loc>
<lastmod>2026-06-17T07:45+09:00</lastmod>
<news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>The Korea Times</news:name>
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