Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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

Korean-language dailies

-- U.S. 'optimistic about possible deal with Iran' amid hopes for end to war (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- 'The world must share memories of war' (Kookmin Daily)

-- PPP nominations center on 'unbeatable incumbents'; ruling party centers on 'complete overhaul' (Donga Ilbo)

-- 1.13 mln-won fuel surcharge leads to wave of flight cancellations (Seoul Shinmun)

-- S. Korea forms 'multilateral Hormuz coalition' with Britain, France (Segye Times)

-- U.S. threatens to block vessels headed for Iran everywhere in world (Chosun Ilbo)

-- S. Korea to participate in 'Britain, France-led Hormuz' (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Lee vows to create country that protects its people under all circumstances (Hankyoreh)

-- End-of-war talks gain momentum as U.S., Iran put forth conciliatory measures (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Lee to join videoconference today on Hormuz design led by Britain, France (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- People in 20s, 30s spend money on 'looking better' rather than 'getting drunk' (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Lee to make state visits to India, Vietnam on supply chain mission (Korea Herald)

-- Lee expected to attend multilateral online talks on Hormuz today (Korea Times)

-- Airfares to soar on record fuel fees as Iran war hits supply (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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