Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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

Korean-language dailies

-- Coal, nuclear power generation to increase amid energy crisis sparked by Middle East conflict (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Trump says he will remember countries that send warships, pressures China with possible summit delay (Kookmin Ilbo)

-- Trump says summit with China could be delayed, pressuring Beijing to send warships (Donga Ilbo)

-- Lee warns hardliners over excessive measures for prosecutorial reform (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Lee dismisses concerns over prosecutorial reform, backs government proposal (Segye Times)

-- Rubio says S. Korea should cooperate in securing Hormuz Strait safety (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Lee floats idea of giving more to those who earn less for basic pension for elderly (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Trump says will remember those who help in Hormuz Strait (Hankyoreh)

-- Lee steps in to rein in 'excessive' calls for prosecutorial reform (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Plastic industry hit by surging oil prices due to Middle East conflict (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Publicly listed companies to log 600 tln won in operating profit this year (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Trump's call for naval support to face multiple hurdles (Korea Herald)

-- Trump's request tests Lee on U.S. alliance, Middle East ties (Korea Times)

-- Double Oscars for 'KPop Demon Hunters' (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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