SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Sept. 3.

Korean-language dailies

-- Bond yields surge across the board (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won's 'request,' Gender Minister nominee Yong Hye-in's 'shadow organization' stir controversy (Kookmin Daily)

-- Property tax system to be eased further (Donga Ilbo)

-- Tax system U-turn draws mixed reactions (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Kim-Yong controversy grows, emerging as flashpoint in confirmation hearing showdown (Segye Times)

-- Only 35 pct of basic pension recipients 'poor elderly' (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Daily interest alone is 100 mln won, making local coffers ticking time bombs (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- 'Text request, retaining seat' become flashpoint in confirmation hearing showdown (Hankyoreh)

-- Personnel reform moves further away from 'justice, fairness' (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Global government bonds shock (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Samsung Fire, Life Insurance to acquire major British, U.S. insurance companies (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Could Trump meet Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang in unprecedented summit? (Korea Herald)

-- Korea seeks tougher pension eligibility rules for foreigners (The Korea Times)

-- Finance minister nominee prioritizes price stability (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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