Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Korean-language dailies in South Korea reported significant headlines on August 10, 2021. The Kyunghyang Shinmun focused on the control tower put to test amidst a conflict of ministries, while the Kookmin Daily noted that data centers would consume 45 times more water 10 years from now. The Donga Ilbo emphasized the government's efforts to delay the owner-occupancy requirement for purchases of homes with tenants, and the Seoul Shinmun announced that the government would revise real estate policies due to public outcry.

Kim secured victories in the Gangwon and Daegu-North Gyeongsang primaries in the DP leadership election, according to the Segye Times. Additionally, 12% of South Korean youth aspired to start AI startups, a figure lower than 57% in the United States, as reported by the Chosun Ilbo. English-language newspapers covered various topics, including South Korean President Lee facing pressure over proposed changes to tax rules on savings, as highlighted by the Korea Herald.

A scandal also resurfaced doubts about Korea's historic 2002 World Cup run, according to the Korea Times. Furthermore, Hyundai's strategy to crack the price war code and top Volkswagen was discussed in the English-language Korea Herald.