Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 28.

Korean-language dailies

-- Acting president impeached, dead-end politics never seen in Korean history (Kookmin Daily)

-- Acting President Han impeached by parliament; Finance minister takes over duties as acting president for 1st time in Korean history (Donga Ilbo)

-- Opposition-led National Assembly drives 29th impeachment motion; Acting President Han suspended from duties (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Acting President Han impeached; finance minister assumes office as both acting president, acting prime minister for 1st time in history (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- With acting President Han's impeachment, finance minister assumes duties as acting president for 1st time in history, deepening political crisis (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Acting President Han impeached, marking 1st time in Korean history that parliament has voted to impeach acting president (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- 'Impeachment black hole' engulfs economy; acting president suspended from duties (Korea Economic Daily)

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