Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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

Korean-language dailies

-- Gov't verifying information of S. Korean ship being struck in Strait of Hormuz, says no casualties (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Explosion on S. Korean ship in suspected strike; tensions soar in Strait of Hormuz (Kookmin Daily)

-- S. Korean cargo ship explodes in Strait of Hormuz in suspected strike (Donga Ilbo)

-- Explosion on S. Korean ship in suspected strike in Strait of Hormuz (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Explosion on S. Korean vessel amid U.S. operation to guide ships in Hormuz (Segye Times)

-- Lee highlights need for special counsel into 'fabricated' charges, calls for adjusting peace (Chosun Ilbo)

-- S. Korean ship in Strait of Hormuz suspected to have been struck while anchored (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- S. Korean ship in Strait of Hormuz struck, catches fire (Hankyoreh)

-- Cheong Wa Dae says special counsel bill into 'fabricated' charges necessary despite controversy over unconstitutionality (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Samsung replaces TV chief amid crisis in home appliances business (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Samsung's TV chief replaced; shift in focus to content from hardware (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- KOSPI nears 7,000 as chip-led rally drives index to fresh peak (Korea Herald)

-- NK women's football club to play tournament in South May 20 (Korea Times)

-- GDP growth forecasts rise to 3 pct but rate hikes likely (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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