Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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

Korean-language dailies

-- Gov't hints at raising social distancing level if COVID-19 spread continues this week (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Early voting turnout for by-elections hits record 20.54 pct (Kookmin Daily)

-- Ahead of by-elections, ruling party, opposition party both confident in victories (Donga llbo)

-- Early voting turnout for by-elections reaches record 20.54 pct amid rainy weather (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Health authorities warn of 4th wave of pandemic (Segye Times)

-- Nation at crossroads for 4th wave of pandemic, 1,000 infections per day possible (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Facing crossroads for 4th wave of pandemic, gov't considers shutting down karaoke (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- 500-plus COVID-19 infections for 5th day, gov't warns of reaching crossroads for 4th wave (Hankyoreh)

-- Early voting turnout for by-elections reaches record 20.54 pct (Hankook Ilbo)

-- U.S., China put pressure on S. Korea on forming technological alliance (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Kakao seeks 400 bln-won purchase of web fiction platform Radish (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Nuclear issue requires 'diplomatic solution' (Korea JoongAng Daily)

-- NK's denuclearization receives fresh attention at top security meetings (Korea Herald)

-- US, China push S. Korea into tricky balancing act (Korea Times)

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