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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

On August 12, major South Korean newspapers covered a variety of topics. In the Korean-language dailies, the main headlines included a government proposal to create a talent and education account under a future response fund, the complexity of criminal procedures following a legal revision that removes prosecutors' authority to investigate, and President Lee's call for accepting opposing views amid criticism of a tax code revision.

The Donga Ilbo reported that the ruling party seeks deregulation and budget support for the large-scale supply of modular houses, while the Seoul Shinmun detailed President Lee's potential revision in housing tax reform measures.

The English-language dailies covered a different set of stories. The Korea Herald highlighted heat wave conditions and the growth of solar energy as a test of Korea's power strategy. The Korea Times reported that a company expanded its stake in KAI, deepening its aerospace ambitions. Meanwhile, the Korea JoongAng Daily quoted President Lee urging a flexible and humble mindset in tax reform.

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