Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 18.

Korean-language dailies

-- Ruling party attempts to block impeachment judgment in blatant defense of Yoon (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Ruling party 'all in' to delay impeachment judgment; opposition stalls leader's trial (Kookmin Daily)

-- Ruling party says no to additional appointment of constitutional judges; opposition says move aimed at saving Yoon (Donga Ilbo)

-- Prosecution arrest shaman linked to Yoon's election campaign (Seoul Shinmun)

-- Rival parties in political wrangling over vacancies at Constitutional Court (Segye Times)

-- Ruling party ends up in 'sea of martial law' in attempt to dodge 'river of impeachment' (Chosun Ilbo)

-- Rival parties clash head-on over 'authority' of acting president (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Yoon's defense team denies insurrection charges in ludicrous remarks (Hankyoreh)

-- Ruling party stalls appointment of constitutional judges over 'impeachment judgment' (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Controversy over 'authority' of acting president (Maeil Business Newspaper)

-- Samsung, Hyundai Motor forge development alliance on 'humanoid eye' (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies

-- Yoon to appear in court, lawyer describes probe as 'frenzy' (Korea Herald)

-- Rival parties at odds over role of acting president (Korea Times)

-- Measures to boost won draw forex reserve concerns (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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