Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

headlines


SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on May 29.

Korean-language dailies
-- Former President Kim Dae-jung says S. Korea's democracy backtracking (Kyunghyang
Shinmun)
-- S, Korea raises Watch Condition level to counter increased N. Korean threat
(Kukmin Ilbo)
-- National funeral for former President Roh Moo-hyun today (Donga llbo)
-- S. Korea, USFK strengthen intelligence-gathering efforts on N. Korea (Seoul Shinmun)
-- U.S. Secretary of State says Washington ready to uphold defense commitment to S.
Korea (Segye Times)
-- Defense minister orders troops to respond immediately to any N. Korean
provocation (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- U.S. warns reciprocal action to any N. Korean provocation (Chosun Ilbo)
-- Official funeral for former president to be held in Gyeongbok Palace today
(Hankyoreh)
-- High court rules comprehensive audit of regional administrations by central gov't
is unconstitutional (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Gov't aims to pursue aggressive growth strategy in second half (Maeil Business
Newspaper)

English-language dailies
-- Security Council moves closer to North sanction (JoongAng Daily)
-- Troops on high alert after N. Korea threat (Korea Herald)
-- Land prices fall for the first time in decade (Korea Times)
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