Seoul:According to Yonhap News Agency, several major South Korean newspapers have published notable headlines on October 3, covering a range of pressing topics.

Kookmin Daily has reported on a suspected widespread bank hacking incident potentially involving the use of AI tools. Meanwhile, Donga Ilbo has highlighted the beginning of a new era with a scaled-down prosecution and a new investigation agency, as well as Lee seeking a confirmation hearing for the chief nominee of this agency.

Chosun Ilbo has pointed out a significant increase in acquittals over illegal evidence, which have quadrupled in the past decade despite cases involving bribery admissions. JoongAng Ilbo has noted that investigation and prosecution offices are moving forward unilaterally with four positions currently unfilled.

Hankook Ilbo has discussed how imagination has filled gaps in modern history, with 'extreme politics' entering the public discourse. In economic news, Maeil Business Newspaper has reported that Samsung plans to triple its HBM prices next year, while Korea Economic Daily has identified hidden winners in the ongoing AI war.