Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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

Korean-language dailies

-- Gov't warns of possible emergency arbitration ahead of final talks between Samsung's labor, management (Kyunghyang Shinmun)

-- Final talks between Samsung Electronics' labor, management today to become watershed moment for S. Korean economy (Kookmin Daily)

-- Samsung chairman Lee calls for unity; PM Kim floats emergency arbitration ahead of looming strike by Samsung workers (Donga Ilbo)

-- Lose it all, or make it together: Samsung Electronics' labor, management to sit down for final dialogue today (Seoul Shinmun)

-- PM says to consider emergency arbitration if Samsung workers push ahead with strike (Segye Times)

-- Gov't pressures Samsung's labor, management to reach deal, warning of possible emergency arbitration (Chosun Ilbo)

-- S. Korea divides chip profits, while Japan bets on growth (JoongAng Ilbo)

-- Gov't pressures Samsung with emergency arbitration card ahead of looming strike (Hankyoreh)

-- Samsung Electronics' labor, management to sit down for final talks Monday after chairman issues message (Hankook Ilbo)

-- Samsung on verge of general strike vs. major compromise with final dialogue between labor, management (Korea Economic Daily)

-- Lee reaffirms efforts to faithfully implement joint fact sheet on S. Korea-U.S. trade deal in phone call with Trump (Maeil Business Newspaper)

English-language dailies

-- PM warns of strike intervention if Samsung's wage talks fall through (Korea Herald)

-- PM hints at compulsory arbitration over Samsung union strike (Korea Times)

-- North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea (Korea JoongAng Daily)

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