Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Feb. 5.

Korean-language dailies

-- Local governments get failing marks on carbon cuts from the very start (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Parties reach deal on U.S. investment bill as federal register listing approaches (Kookmin Ilbo)

-- 10 conglomerates to spend 270 trillion won over 5 years to revitalize regional economies (Donga Ilbo)

-- SMEs sound alarm over 'winner-takes-all' economy (Seoul Shinmun)

-- 10 conglomerates to spend 270 trillion won over 5 years to revitalize regional economies (Segye Times)

-- While fathers' wages rose 15 pct, their children saw gains of just 5 pct (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Rules on large discount stores to be eased (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- 10 conglomerates to spend 270 trillion won over 5 years to revitalize regional economies (Hankyoreh)

-- Big businesses answer Lee's call with 50,000-job hiring plan (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Samsung Electronics' market cap hits 1,000 trillion won; rich investors return to home market (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- 10 conglomerates to spend 270 trillion won over 5 years to revitalize regional economies (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Lee presses conglomerate leaders on regional investment, youth jobs (Korea Herald)

-- Conglomerates pledge up to $206 bil. in regional investments over 5 years (Korea Times)

-- Seoul shifts strategy as Washington's tariff hike looms (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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