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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 26.

Korean-language dailies

-- Despite factories being in operation, there are no jobs (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Is 600 mln-won bonus fair? A sense of deprivation sweeping S. Korea (Kookmin Daily)

-- Stocks, exports rally, yet won-dollar exchange rate rises to 1,520 won (Donga Ilbo)

-- Cabinet meetings become Lee's policy platform, airing live for 2 hrs, 4 times a month (Seoul Shinmun)

-- People's livelihoods emerge as key issue; economic campaign pledges surge fivefold (Segye Times)

-- Seoul, Daegu, South Chungcheong Province among 7-8 key battlegrounds (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Won-dollar exchange rate in 1,500 won range; dangerous new normal era (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Cash to combat regional extinction funneled into tourism facilities alone (Hankyoreh)

-- 55 pct back punishment of martial law forces versus 27 pct seeking judgment on current Lee gov't (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Dividends thrive as firms plan 70 tln won in payouts this year (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Biotech stocks, time to strike back (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Africa Day 2026 celebrates friendship through culture, rhythm (Korea Herald)

-- Central Seoul district candidate pushes foreign tourist tax (Korea Times)

-- Top 5 exporters account for 43.5 pct of all Q1 shipments (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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