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    <lastmod>2026-10-13T08:45:07+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[TOUCHED reveals their inner selves with first full-length album... 12 tracks in 'Polar Night']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band TOUCHED is releasing their first full-length album, 'Polar Night', on October 15, featuring 12 tracks that explore their deep emotions. Following their debut five years ago, the band aims to expand their musical spectrum by revealing the melancholy and anxiety hidden behind their powerful live performances.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/and2ble-first-comeback-sequence-two-attraction</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-13T07:48:32+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[AND2BLE to make first comeback 5 months after debut... New album to be released on the 27th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group AND2BLE, who recorded 731,600 copies in first-week sales for their debut album and won 12 award trophies, is preparing for their first comeback. They will release their second mini-album, 'Sequence Two: Attraction', on the 27th, five months after their debut.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-13T00:48:53+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Ji Yeon-soo receives personal color diagnosis ahead of home shopping appearance... 24-inch waist]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Broadcaster and former racing model Ji Yeon-soo visited a professional studio to receive personal color and body type diagnoses to prepare for her upcoming live shopping appearances. During the session, she was diagnosed with a "Neutral Light" personal color and revealed a 24-inch waistline.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/park-se-mi-marriage-seojun-mom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T21:50:42+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T21:50:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Seojun's Mom' Park Se-mi to marry partner one year younger this week]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Park Se-mi announced her marriage to a non-celebrity partner who is one year younger. The couple, who met through an acquaintance, have been dating for approximately two years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Seojun's Mom' Park Se-mi to marry partner one year younger this week]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/song-sun-mi-kim-hye-soo-theater-support</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:35:59+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:35:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Song Sun-mi reveals affectionate two-shot with Kim Hye-soo... Loyalty shown by visiting the theater stage]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Song Sun-mi, Kim Hye-soo, A Streetcar Named Desire, Mapo Art Center, Art Hall Mac, Seoul]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Song Sun-mi shared a photo with Kim Hye-soo, who visited the theater to support her performance. Kim Hye-soo showed her support for Song Sun-mi's play "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Mapo Art Center.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Song Sun-mi reveals affectionate two-shot with Kim Hye-soo... Loyalty shown by visiting the theater stage]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/yeo-myeong-school-independence-activists-petition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:35:58+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:35:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[20 descendants of independence activists submit joint petition supporting the construction of Yeo Myeong School on its current site]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yeo Myeong School, independence activists, Seoul Metropolitan Council, Ministry of Unification, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Hyundai Motor Group]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/bemyfriends-busan-international-film-festival-acfm-strategy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:28:42+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:28:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[bemyfriends Unveils Overseas Content Fandom Platform Strategy at Busan International Film Festival]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[bemyfriends, Busan International Film Festival, ACFM, b.stage, Rags to Richmond, cosmosy, ENJIN, Seo Woo-seok]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/moviebloc-tiff-asian-student-film-exhibition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:28:35+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:28:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MovieBloc to Host TIFF Asian Student Film Conference Online Special Exhibition]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MovieBloc, TIFF, Korean Academy of Film Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts, Kim Dong-seok, student films, Asian cinema]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/hwasun-dolmen-autumn-flower-festival-2026</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:22:42+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:22:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Autumn Flower Festival to Open at Hwasun Dolmen Site on the 16th... A 10-Day Journey]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[2026 World Heritage Hwasun Dolmen Autumn Flower Festival, Hwasun Dolmen Site, Kim Da-hyun, Hong Kyung-min, Ali, Kakao Friends, Choonsik Village, DM Concert]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/uee-fitness-abs-self-management</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:49:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:49:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Uee reveals sharp 11-line abs forged through exercise... the epitome of self-management]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actress Uee shared photos on social media showing her toned physique and sharp abdominal muscles achieved through consistent exercise. Fans reacted with admiration to her transformation and dedication to fitness.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/cgv-attack-on-titan-movie-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:29:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:29:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CGV to Sequentially Release Three 'Attack on Titan' Movie Versions Exclusively]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[CGV, Attack on Titan, Hajime Isayama, Tetsurō Araki, Eren, SCREENX, 4DX, Jang Ji-yeon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CGV will sequentially release three theatrical versions of the 'Attack on Titan' animation series, starting with 'Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow' on the 28th. The screenings will be available in various formats, including 2D, SCREENX, and 4DX.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/nicole-kidman-faith-paris-photos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:12:41+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:12:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nicole Kidman shares photos with 15-year-old daughter Faith in Paris]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman shared photos of herself and her youngest daughter, Faith, during a trip to Paris, France. The article also notes that Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban reportedly separated in September 2025 after approximately 20 years of marriage.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T15:58:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:58:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Soaring concert ticket prices: The different choices of AKMU and tripleS]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As inflation continues, K-pop concert ticket prices are rising, leading artists like AKMU and tripleS to adopt different pricing and experience strategies.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Soaring concert ticket prices: The different choices of AKMU and tripleS]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ive-looks-can-kill-pre-release-hero-universe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T15:11:56+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:11:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IVE to pre-release ‘Looks Can Kill’ on the 19th... Expanding the Hero Universe]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[IVE, Looks Can Kill, An Yu-jin, Jang Won-young, Gaeul, Rei, Liz, Leeseo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IVE has revealed an expanded hero universe through concept videos and photos for their new album 'Looks Can Kill'. The group will pre-release the title track on the 19th and release the mini-album of the same name on the 26th.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[IVE to pre-release ‘Looks Can Kill’ on the 19th... Expanding the Hero Universe]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/lngshot-jay-park-second-mini-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T13:31:04+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T13:31:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jay Park's first produced boy group LNGSHOT to release second mini-album on November 10]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[LNGSHOT, Jay Park, MORE VISION, S.W.I.S.H., SHOT CALLERS, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jay Park's first produced boy group LNGSHOT has confirmed a November comeback with their second mini-album 'S.W.I.S.H.' scheduled for release on November 10. This follows their successful debut earlier this year, which saw their first album surpass 100 million Spotify streams in just 38 days.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jay Park's first produced boy group LNGSHOT to release second mini-album on November 10]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/v01d-youthquake-comeback-teasers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T12:12:49+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:12:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[V01D releases member teasers ahead of ‘Youthquake’ comeback]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[V01D, Youthquake, Day and Night, A Love Other Than Yours, Song Yu-chan, Shinnosuke, Jeong Ji-seop, Jo Ju-yeon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[V01D is preparing for their comeback by sequentially releasing moving posters and concept photos for each member ahead of their second mini-album, ‘Youthquake’. The group also recently released their first OST, ‘Day and Night’, for the KBS2 drama ‘A Love Other Than Yours’.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[V01D releases member teasers ahead of ‘Youthquake’ comeback]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/dracula-musical-blood-donation-pediatric-cancer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:52:03+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://world.ksw-news.com/news/dracula-musical-blood-donation-pediatric-cancer"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:52:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[1,000 Blood Donation Certificates from 'Dracula' Donated for Children with Pediatric Cancer]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Dracula, Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation, Hanmaum Blood Center, Shin Sung-rok, Kim Junsu, Jeon Dong-seok, Ko Eun-seong, musical]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Audiences, actors, and staff of the musical 'Dracula' have donated 1,000 blood donation certificates to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation to support children undergoing cancer treatment. The campaign, inspired by the musical's themes of blood and vampirism, marks its third instance of life-sharing since its inception in 2021.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[1,000 Blood Donation Certificates from 'Dracula' Donated for Children with Pediatric Cancer]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/babymonster-choom-music-video-200-million-views</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:50:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BabyMonster ‘CHOOM’ Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views… 10 Videos Exceed 200 Million Views]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BabyMonster, CHOOM, YG Entertainment, YouTube, music video, world tour]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BabyMonster's music video for the title track 'CHOOM' from their 3rd mini album has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube. This marks the 10th video in the group's collection to exceed the 200 million view milestone.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[BabyMonster ‘CHOOM’ Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views… 10 Videos Exceed 200 Million Views]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/chiikawa-movie-merchandise-craze-yongsan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:30:30+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:30:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Overnight waits and premiums... The Chiikawa craze spreads beyond the theater]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Chiikawa, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, Daewon Media, I'PARK MALL, Chiikawa Shop, Nagano, merchandise, resale]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The release of the movie "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island" has triggered intense competition among fans to acquire Chiikawa merchandise, leading to high resale prices and long waiting lines. The phenomenon includes proxy purchasing and waiting services as fans face increased scarcity and longer wait times at physical stores.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Overnight waits and premiums... The Chiikawa craze spreads beyond the theater]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/kim-junsu-kim-jaejoong-jx-incheon-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:28:57+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:28:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Junsu “Moved to tears seeing Kim Jaejoong’s face”… JX holds solo concert in Incheon after 2 years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Jaejoong, Kim Junsu, JX, JX 2026 TOUR CONCERT ＜CORE＞, INSPIRE Arena, Asia Tour]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu held the ‘JX 2026 TOUR CONCERT ＜CORE＞’ at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon from the 9th to the 11th. The duo, performing as JX for the first time in two years since ‘IDENTITY’ in 2024, saw all shows completely sold out.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Junsu “Moved to tears seeing Kim Jaejoong’s face”… JX holds solo concert in Incheon after 2 years]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/koo-kyo-hwan-reawaken-man-the-red-acclaim</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:44:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T10:44:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Koo Kyo-hwan's 'Reawaken Man: The Red' continues to receive acclaim even in its third week of release]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Koo Kyo-hwan, Reawaken Man: The Red, Kim Si-a, LOTTE CINEMA, CGV, Naver Movies]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film 'Reawaken Man: The Red', starring Koo Kyo-hwan, is maintaining positive word-of-mouth in its third week of release. The movie follows Seok-hwan, a job seeker whose only asset is unfounded confidence, as he discovers he can resurrect 72 hours after death and becomes the target of a mysterious pursuit.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Koo Kyo-hwan's 'Reawaken Man: The Red' continues to receive acclaim even in its third week of release]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/architecture-exploration-house-yeonji-gyeong-jun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:29:33+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T10:29:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Resigning from a large corporation and returning to their hometown... A house built by two daughters]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Architecture Exploration: House, EBS1, Yeon-ji, Chae-hyeon, Gyeong-jun, Su-beom, Pohang, Yeoju]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The EBS1 program "Architecture Exploration: House" will feature the stories of Yeon-ji and her mother Chae-hyeon, who built a Nordic-style house in Pohang, and Gyeong-jun, a former fashion designer turned farmer in Yeoju. The broadcast explores the homes and surrounding spaces of these two individuals whose lives have been transformed.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ebs-young-philosophers-juvenile-law-sns-ban</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:29:27+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T10:29:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EBS ‘Young Philosophers’ to Feature Children's Debates on Juvenile Law and SNS Bans]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[EBS, Young Philosophers, Lee Ji Hyun, juvenile law, SNS ban, social media, children]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS's children's philosophy program ‘Young Philosophers’ will broadcast a two-part special exploring the controversies surrounding juvenile law and the global trend of banning social media for minors. The program features children debating whether unintentional mistakes deserve punishment and whether banning SNS truly ensures safety.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[EBS ‘Young Philosophers’ to Feature Children's Debates on Juvenile Law and SNS Bans]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/chu-hyuk-jin-reappointed-icheon-city-ambassador</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T09:46:32+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T09:46:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Chu Hyuk-jin Reappointed as Icheon City Ambassador... Continuing Hometown Promotion and Sharing]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Chu Hyuk-jin has been reappointed as an ambassador for Icheon City, continuing his efforts to promote his hometown and participate in community sharing activities.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/actor-kim-jun-sik-marriage-announcement</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T09:22:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T09:22:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Actor Kim Jun-sik Announces Marriage on Wedding Day... A New Beginning Shared Through a Handwritten Letter]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Musical actor Kim Jun-sik announced his marriage directly through a handwritten letter posted on his social media account on the day of his wedding. He expressed deep gratitude to his bride-to-be for supporting him through difficult times and fueling his passion.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/jeon-yoo-jin-adios-music-video-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T08:59:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T08:59:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon Yoo Jin releases first full-length album 'Adios' MV... A farewell addressed to the past]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jeon Yoo Jin, Adios, music video, YouTube, full-length album]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jeon Yoo Jin has released the music video for her first full-length album title track, 'Adios,' which visually depicts letting go of past memories. The video was released on YouTube on the 10th alongside the album launch.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/gwangju-koryoin-village-youth-history-peace-education</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T08:29:38+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T08:29:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Gwangju Koryoin Village establishes itself as a site for youth history and peace education]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Gwangju, Koryoin Village, 2026 Youth Gwangju Peace Tour, Koryoin Culture Center, Hong Beom-do Park, Moon Victor Art Museum, history education]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/nothing-better-bulk-up-collaboration-cj-olive-young</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T08:29:35+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T08:29:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nothing Better to launch large-capacity configurations in collaboration with web variety show ‘Bulk Up’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nothing Better, Bulk Up, The Future, CJ Olive Young, Choi Hui-jae, Drinkit, Luvtea Pumpkin Tea]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/jang-jeong-yun-andre-kim-fashion-show</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T23:57:41+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T23:57:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The story behind Jang Jeong-yun stepping onto the André Kim fashion show stage]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Jeong-yun, Kim Seung-hyun, André Kim, fashion show, Gwangsan Kim Family, Su-bin]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Writer Jang Jeong-yun shared the nervous and exciting process of how she ended up walking on the André Kim fashion show stage.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The story behind Jang Jeong-yun stepping onto the André Kim fashion show stage]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/twice-nayeon-charlie-puth-duet-goyang-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T20:58:54+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T20:58:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TWICE NAYEON, Surprise Duet with Charlie Puth at Goyang Concert]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NAYEON, TWICE, Charlie Puth, Whatever's Clever!, Goyang Stadium, JYP Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TWICE NAYEON made a surprise appearance as a duet partner for Charlie Puth during his 'Whatever's Clever!' world tour performance in Goyang. Charlie Puth, visiting Korea for his first solo concert in about two years, performed several hits including a duet with NAYEON.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[TWICE NAYEON, Surprise Duet with Charlie Puth at Goyang Concert]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/kim-hee-ae-selfie-filming-set-skin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T15:15:49+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T15:15:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Hee-ae reveals close-up selfie from filming set... flawless skin draws attention]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Hee-ae, Instagram, Gold Digger, Sons and Daughters, Perfect Love, Secret Love Affair, The World of the Married, Noh Sang-hyun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Kim Hee-ae revealed her unchanging beauty by sharing a selfie taken on a filming set via her Instagram.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Hee-ae reveals close-up selfie from filming set... flawless skin draws attention]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/korean-travelogue-food-journey-autumn-meals</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:43:36+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:43:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Five Autumn Dining Tables Found on Foot]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Korean Travelogue: A Food Journey on Foot, EBS1, Jindo, Suncheon, Sobaeksan, blue crab, long-arm octopus]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS1's "Korean Travelogue: A Food Journey on Foot" will air from October 12 to 16, following journeys to five different locations to discover meals found through physical effort rather than ratings or photos. The series visits blue crab fishing boats off Jindo, the Suncheon five-day market, a mountain temple in Hongcheon, a guesthouse on Sinsido Island in the Gogunsan Islands, and the foot of Sobaeksan in Danyang.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Five Autumn Dining Tables Found on Foot]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ebs-vietnam-amazing-everyday-life-series</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:43:23+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:43:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[From Dawn Markets to Glass Bottle Houses… EBS Captures the Daily Life of Vietnam]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[EBS1, World Theme Travel, Vietnam's Amazing Everyday Life, Yoo Gi-tae, Da Nang, Hoi An, Pu Luong]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS1's "World Theme Travel" will broadcast a four-part series titled "Vietnam's Amazing Everyday Life" from October 12 to 15. The series follows Vietnamese translator Yoo Gi-tae as he explores diverse local traditions, from dawn markets in Da Nang to bamboo waterwheels in Pu Luong and glass bottle houses in Cam Thanh Village.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ebs-baekse-buja-cheorwon-restaurant-debt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:42:35+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:42:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[1.1 Billion Won Invested in a Neungi Baeksuk Restaurant in Cheorwon... The Elderly Couple's Last Gamble]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS 1TV will premiere its regular program "Baekse Buja" on October 12, featuring the story of Jeong Yeong-man and Kim Chun-hui, a couple who invested 1.1 billion won in a large restaurant in Cheorwon only to face heavy debt and family conflict. The program aims to provide customized solutions from various experts to resolve the financial and emotional issues faced by the family.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ateez-2027-world-tour-zero-to-all</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:21:11+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:21:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ATEEZ Confirms 2027 World Tour... Starting in Incheon]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group ATEEZ has confirmed they will hold a world tour in 2027 following the release of their new album. The tour, titled 2027 ATEEZ WORLD TOUR 'ZERO TO ALL', will begin in Incheon in January 2027.]]></image:caption>
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