Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

South Korean newspapers reported on October 9 various significant developments. The government decided to exclude inherited farmland and land owned by the elderly from a survey following protests (Kyunghyang Shinmun). South Korea successfully launched a hypersonic glide vehicle, making it the world's fourth country to achieve this feat (Kookmin Daily). Samsung Electronics reported a record-breaking quarterly operating profit of 100 trillion won, surpassing even Nvidia's achievements (Dong-A Ilbo).

The first test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle by South Korea was successful, as reported by Seoul Shinmun. The government stated it would not punish violations of farmland laws for inherited and elderly-owned land (Segye Times). South Korea launched its homegrown hypersonic glide vehicle amid concerns over North Korea's violations (Chosun Ilbo). North Korea reportedly established fences and crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) (JoongAng Ilbo).

The government backed away from forced sales amid the uproar over the farmland survey (Hankyoreh). The military reported to the government on North Korea's fortification of the MDL (Hankook Ilbo). Samsung Electronics set a fresh record among major tech firms with a quarterly profit of 100 trillion won, raising questions about whether it marked the beginning or peak of this achievement (Maeil Business Newspaper).

Samsung's profits surpassed 100 trillion won, potentially signaling a new milestone for the tech giant (Korea Economic Daily). In English-language dailies, Korea JoongAng Daily reported that Samsung's $80.3 billion Q3 profit would set a tech record (Korea Herald).