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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 15.

Korean-language dailies

-- Internal rift at opposition PPP escalates amid dismissal of Han Dong-hoon (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Opposition PPP chooses Han's expulsion over breaking ties with ex-President Yoon, accelerating its decline (Kookmin Daily)

-- Han Dong-hoon expelled overnight; PPP split in two ahead of general elections (Donga Ilbo)

-- Han Dong-hoon criticizes dismissal decision as 'another martial law'; party leader Jang and Han engage in all-or-nothing war (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Political extremism fuels erosion of public trust in judiciary (Segye Times)

-- Opposition PPP mired in strife ahead of general elections (Chosun Ilbo)

-- 'Subtraction politics' of PPP chief Jang drives party to disaster (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Time for judgment approaches in insurrection trials (Hankyoreh)

-- Lack of comprehensive leadership puts country's currency exchange rate measures in gridlock (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Hanwha outlines spin-off plans amid 'speed management' drive (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- South Korea's EPS fastest growing in world amid semiconductor rally (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Temple tour, gift exchange highlight day 2 of Japan visit (Korea JoongAng Daily)

-- Main opposition's troubles grow as factions clash over Han's expulsion (Korea Herald)

-- AI-assisted cheating could impact rankings for universities: QS (Korea Times)

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