Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 20. Korean-language dailies -- Vicious cycle of retaliatory attacks on energy facilities; oil prices soar again (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- Conflict in Middle East escalating into energy war (Kookmin Ilbo) -- Iran, Israel in retaliatory attacks on gas facilities (Donga Ilbo) -- Won slides past 1,500 per dollar on soaring oil prices (Seoul Shinmun) -- BTS set to make comeback with 'Arirang': 'King's Road' to reopen (Segye Times) -- Israel strikes Iran's gas field; Trump claims he did not know (Chosun Ilbo) -- Energy sites ablaze in Middle East amid escalating war (JoongAng Ilbo) -- Energy war in Middle East on the brink (Hankyoreh) -- 'Energy shock' grips S. Korea amid escalating conflict in Middle East (Hankook Ilbo) -- Gov't to push for merger of public firms in charge of resources development, stockpiling amid energy crisis (Korea Economic Daily) -- Israel, Iran stage retaliatory attacks on energy sites (Maeil Business Newspaper) English-language dailies -- Humanoid robot race could be won by the hand, not on foot (Korea Herald) -- Drone warfare poses new security threats to S. Korea (Korea Times) -- Homecoming kings BTS set to make comeback (Korea JoongAng Daily) (END) Keywords #headlines Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.

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SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 20.
Korean-language dailies
-- Vicious cycle of retaliatory attacks on energy facilities; oil prices soar again (Kyunghyang Shinmun)
-- Conflict in Middle East escalating into energy war (Kookmin Ilbo)
-- Iran, Israel in retaliatory attacks on gas facilities (Donga Ilbo)
-- Won slides past 1,500 per dollar on soaring oil prices (Seoul Shinmun)
-- BTS set to make comeback with 'Arirang': 'King's Road' to reopen (Segye Times)
-- Israel strikes Iran's gas field; Trump claims he did not know (Chosun Ilbo)
-- Energy sites ablaze in Middle East amid escalating war (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- Energy war in Middle East on the brink (Hankyoreh)
-- 'Energy shock' grips S. Korea amid escalating conflict in Middle East (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Gov't to push for merger of public firms in charge of resources development, stockpiling amid energy crisis (Korea Economic Daily)
-- Israel, Iran stage retaliatory attacks on energy sites (Maeil Business Newspaper)
English-language dailies
-- Humanoid robot race could be won by the hand, not on foot (Korea Herald)
-- Drone warfare poses new security threats to S. Korea (Korea Times)
-- Homecoming kings BTS set to make comeback (Korea JoongAng Daily)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Korea (Korea Times) -- Homecoming kings BTS set to make comeback (Korea JoongAng Daily) (END) Keywords #headlines Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- Korea amid escalating conflict in Middle East (Hankook Ilbo) -- Gov't to push for merger of public firms in charge of resources development, stockpiling amid energy crisis (Korea Economic Daily) -- Israel, Iran stage retaliatory attacks on energy sites (Maeil Business Newspaper) English-language dailies -- Humanoid robot race could be won by the hand, not on foot (Korea Herald) -- Drone warfare poses new security threats to S.
- Korea (Korea Times) -- Homecoming kings BTS set to make comeback (Korea JoongAng Daily) (END) Keywords #headlines Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, Japan: U.S. report (2nd LD) Korean won plunges to new 17-yr low against U.S. dollar as Iran crisis persists Qatar may have to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contract with S.
- Korea, others: report (LEAD) S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, korean, energy topics. Notable strengths include discussion of korea. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 494.