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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 9.

Korean-language dailies

-- Cho Hee-dae's nomination as Supreme Court chief justice approved (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Teachers no longer to be punished for child abuse for enforcing proper discipline (Kookmin Daily)

-- Leadership vacuum at Supreme Court ends at 75 days (Donga Ilbo)

-- New party pushed by 3 figures emerges as potential variable at general elections (Segye Times)

-- Empty Supreme Court chief justice seat filled after 74 days (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Majority of moderates wanting opposition candidates to win at general elections: poll (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- New party threatens to shake things up ahead of general elections (Hankyoreh)

-- Current account surplus reaches US$6.8 bln in Oct. (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Amid labor shortage, hotels, condos to hire more foreigners (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Hanwha hits 3.2 tln-won jackpot, exports Redback to Australia (Korea Economic Daily)

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