Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 4.
Korean-language dailies
-- Moon replaces chief of scandal-ridden defense unit, orders creation of 'new command' (Kyunghyang Shinmun)
-- Cities compete to have world's highest skyscraper, Jeddah Tower tops others (Kookmin Daily)
-- Current account surplus falls to lowest in 6 years on lower travel demand from China (Donga Ilbo)
-- Mom and pop businesses object to increased minimum wages for 2019 (Segye Times)
-- Gov't urges BMW vehicle owners to refrain from driving amid fire concerns (Chosun Ilbo)
-- Finance minister: Gov't won't push conglomerates to make investments (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- Moon orders creation of 'new command' for scandal-ridden defense unit (Hankyoreh)
-- Moon orders creation of 'new command' for scandal-ridden defense unit (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Mom and pop businesses frustrated about higher 2019 minimum wages (Maeil Business Newspaper)
-- Mom and pop businesses balk at higher 2019 minimum wages (Korea Economic Daily)
English-language dailies
-- Gov't warns BMW owners not to risk driving them (Korea JoongAng Daily)
-- Public concerns rise over BMW vehicles safety (Korea Times)
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