SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 17.

Korean-language dailies

-- Kim Min-seok wins back-to-back victories, likely to become Democratic Party leader (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- KOSPI's roller-coaster ride over past year marked by rallies, crashes (Kookmin Daily)

-- Kim leads Jung by 8.4 percentage points; Democratic Party to pick leader today (Donga Ilbo)

-- Kim Min-seok wins back-to-back victories (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Kim wins primaries in Honam, capital region, leads party leader race (Segye Times)

-- Lee proposes parties involved begin dialogue to end Korean War (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Kim wins primaries for party leadership in Seoul, Gyeonggi (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Kim solidifies lead in race for ruling party leadership with 49.91 pct support (Hankyoreh)

-- Lee proposes dialogue to end Korean War to North Korea (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Lee flags ending Korean War, proposes dialogue among parties involved (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- ELS returns as popular investment destination amid growing stock volatility (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Lee urges peace talks in Liberation Day address (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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