Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 29.

Korean-language dailies
-- For 2 years in power, Park's secret confident has controlled state affairs (Kyunghyang Shinmun)
-- Parties agree on 2015 budget bill; free childcare program, cigarette price hike (Kookmin Daily)
-- Despite low oil prices, S. Korean economy limps (Donga llbo)
-- Cigarette prices rise by 2,000 won, corporate tax remains unchanged (Seoul Shinmun)
-- Presidential office admits ex-aide's alleged meddling in state affairs (Segye Times)
-- Confidential surveillance documents leaked from presidential office (Chosun Ilbo)
-- Siberian coal imported from Russia via North Korean railroad (JoongAng Ilbo)
-- Former presidential aide allegedly interferes with state affairs (Hankyoreh)
-- Park's secret entourage meddles in state affairs (Hankook Ilbo)
-- Japanese business tycoon to meet with President Park (Maeil Business Newspaper)
-- Price ceiling on new apartments to block development of new housing technologies (Korea Economic Daily)

English-language dailies
-- Lawmakers strike deal over next year's budget (Korea JoongAng Daily)
-- Korea, Hungary agree to boost economic ties (Korea Herald)
-- Park turns to nostalgia politics (Korea Times)
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