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    <loc>https://global.investnews.co.kr/news/kt-torder-conflict-technology-theft-internet-issues</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T19:13:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T19:10:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[From Technology Theft Allegations to Network Controversies... KT and t'order Conflict Spreads to Stores]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KT and table-order startup t'order are embroiled in a conflict lasting over three years, which has expanded from technology theft allegations to issues regarding internet connectivity and sales practices. Recently, the dispute has reached the service area used by store owners and consumers as t'order uses its ordering tablets to directly communicate KT-related issues.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.investnews.co.kr/news/startup-small-business-policy-finance-reform</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-23T12:30:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T12:26:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Reform of Policy Finance for Startups and Small Businesses... Lowering Guarantee Thresholds and Providing 12 Trillion Won in Support]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Financial Services Commission held the 14th Policy Finance Support Council to discuss measures to support startups, small businesses, and SMEs, including the launch of the Startup Build-Up Program. The plan includes lowering guarantee barriers for early-stage startups and expanding support for small businesses and strategic industries.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-22T18:41:21+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T18:40:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[AI Music Trust Standards Withdrawn After 22 Days... Need for 'Creation History' Management Highlighted]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Following the withdrawal of the Korea Music Copyright Association's new trust standards for AI-generated music, experts at a forum emphasized the necessity of recording creation processes to distinguish human contributions.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.investnews.co.kr/news/graphene-square-pre-ipo-investment-commercialization</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-22T17:25:27+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T17:23:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Pre-IPO] Graphene Square, a graphene material company, secures 57 billion won in cumulative investment... Accelerating graphene commercialization and IPO preparations]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Graphene Square, Hong Byung-hee, CVD, graphene, IPO, Samsung Electronics, SVIC, ADAS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Graphene Square, a large-area graphene material company, has completed a 13.5 billion won Pre-IPO bridge investment to secure funds for IPO preparation and production/commercialization capabilities. The company's cumulative investment has reached 57 billion won.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.investnews.co.kr/news/edtech-korea-fair-2026-ai-education</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-22T14:37:46+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T14:36:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Field Report] EdTech Korea Fair 2026: AI Becomes the Standard in EdTech... Competitiveness Depends on Differentiation and Verification]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[EdTech Korea Fair 2026, AX, LLM, OCR, Gamification, COEX, Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Trade]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The EdTech Korea Fair 2026 was held at COEX in Seoul, showcasing how AI has become a fundamental component of educational technology. While AI-driven solutions were abundant, the event highlighted that true competitiveness lies in practical verification and solving specific classroom problems.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Field Report] EdTech Korea Fair 2026: AI Becomes the Standard in EdTech... Competitiveness Depends on Differentiation and Verification]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.investnews.co.kr/news/korea-ecommerce-fair-2026-field-report</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-22T10:59:06+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:59:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Field Report] KOEFA 2026: A Void in 'Selection' Amid the Spread of Mass Sourcing and AI Automation]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[KOEFA 2026, Seoul Online Business Association, SETEC, e-commerce, AI automation, mass sourcing, Airwallex, G&G Commerce]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The KOEFA 2026 exhibition was held at SETEC in Seoul, showcasing solutions for e-commerce efficiency and global supply chains. While AI and automation are streamlining operations, the industry faces a growing challenge in providing reliable product selection and information for consumers.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-22T10:58:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T10:58:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Field Report] KOEFA 2026: A Void in 'Selection' Amid the Spread of Mass Sourcing and AI Automation]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.investnews.co.kr/news/energy-technology-commercialization-demonstration-zone-regulation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-21T19:18:15+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T19:18:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[33.1 Months for Energy New Technology Commercialization… Proposal for 'Demonstration Zone' to Reduce Repeated Inspections]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A proposal was made to introduce a 'Demonstration Zone' that pre-inspects common safety requirements to accelerate the commercialization of new energy technologies by SMEs. This aims to reduce repetitive safety reviews whenever a company changes and allow resident companies to focus on testing their specific technologies and devices.]]></image:caption>
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