Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on July 3.

Korean-language dailies
-- S. Korean scholars say presidential office blocks smooth communication among
different social, political sectors: survey (Kyunghyang Shinmun)
-- New investment policies excessively favorable toward biz groups (Kookmin Daily)
-- President of first local firm in N. Korea reveals anxiety over growing nuclear
tensions (Donga llbo)
-- S. Korea wants expansion of peaceful nuclear activity: foreign minister (Segye
Times)
-- Disputes escalate over temporary workers' law reform (Seoul Shinmun)
-- N. Korea fires four more short-range missiles (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- Hundreds of Ssangyong engineers strive to keep company going amid strike (Chosun
Ilbo)
-- President Lee says 'let's expand freedom of layoffs' (Hankyoreh)
-- Parliament under fire for illegally laying off temporary workers (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Gov't announcement on stricter housing loans triggers speculative demand (Maeil
Business Newspaper)
-- Gov't to provide 10 trillion won to facility investment firms (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies
-- DP snubs 3 parties' fresh proposal (JoongAng Daily)
-- N. Korea test-fires short-range missiles (Korea Herald)
-- Teachers fight over 'unfair' visa rule (Korea Times)
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