Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on May 7.

Korean-language dailies
-- Seoul temporarily turns down Pyongyang's request for second meeting (Kyunghyang
Shinmun)
-- Investigators of ongoing bribery case detect business man's possible tax evasion
(Kookmin Daily)
-- Prosecutors investigate business man's finances in ongoing bribery scandal (Donga
llbo)
-- Positive signs spark hopes in global economy (Segye Times)
-- Prosecutors raid tax office over escalating bribery case (Seoul Shinmun)
-- Spending surges in S. Korea despite global economic downturn (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- Spy agency head requests prosecution continue investigation of former president
without arrest (Chosun Ilbo)
-- Investigators raid Seoul tax office over bribery scandal (Hankyoreh)
-- Prosecutors raid Seoul tax office over bribery case (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Global economy showing signs of recovery (Korea Economic Daily)
-- Global firms compete over future development industries (Maeil Business Newspaper)

English-language dailies
-- Prosecutors raid tax office in ongoing bribery scandal (JoongAng Daily)
-- Seoul to step up support in Afghanistan (Korea Herald)
-- Debate on new rate cut rekindled (Korea Times)
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