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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 16.
Korean-language dailies
-- Yoon says if labor issues politicized, both politics and economy collapse (Kyunghyang Shinmun)
-- Gap between benchmark rates of S. Korea, U.S. largest in 22 years (Kookmin Daily)
-- U.S. benchmark rate in 5 pct range next year; S. Korea's likely to top 3.5 pct (Donga Ilbo)
-- Yoon says top 3 reforms must be accomplished even if popularity falls (Seoul Shinmun)
-- Yoon says top 3 reforms essential, will make them happen by any means (Segye Times)
-- 'Even if unpopular, must complete top 3 reforms in labor, pensions, education' (Chosun Ilbo)
-- Fed takes big step, says no rate cut next year (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- Reform blueprint missing cooperation with opposition (Hankyoreh)
-- 'Without labor reform, both politics and economy will collapse' (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Gov't to facilitate home-backed loans for owners of multiple homes, lease business operators (Maeil Business Newspaper)
-- Yoon says top 3 reforms essential, will make them happen even if unpopular (Korea Economic Daily)
English-language dailies
-- Yoon calls for major reform in town hall (Korea JoongAng Daily)
-- Yoon vows to make nation safe for women and from drugs (Korea Herald)
-- President vows to reform labor market (Korea Times)
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