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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 1.

Korean-language dailies

-- Ssangyong unionists win compensation suit as top court overturns ruling (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Friction over truckers' strike deepens as gov't mulls scrapping freight rate system (Kookmin Daily)

-- KCTU to launch 6-day nationwide strike; presidential office vows to take stern action (Donga Ilbo)

-- Gov't warns of abolishing freight rate system should truckers continue strike (Seoul Shinmun)

-- DP proposes bill to dismiss Interior Minister Lee over Itaewon crush (Segye Times)

-- Seoul Metro, unionized workers reach compromise to end strike amid criticism over truckers' strike (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Seoul Metro, unionized workers reach deal after daylong strike that caused evening rush-hour mayhem (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Top court overturns compensation suit over 2009 strike by SsangYong Motor unionists (Hankyoreh)

-- Truckers' strike disrupts apartment construction, puts day laborers' livelihoods in jeopardy (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Financial authorities to monitor banks' lending rates amid concerns over sharp increase (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Gov't warns of removing freight rate system if truckers continue strike (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Heads roll in a Korea adjusting to slower growth (Korea JoongAng Daily)

-- In concession to firms, Korea to ease workplace safety law (Korea Herald)

-- Main opposition seeks minister's dismissal over Itaewon tragedy (Korea Times)

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