PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Apr 29

SEOUL, April 29 (Reuters) - The following is a summary of major South Korean newspapers on Tuesday prepared by Reuters in Seoul. Reuters has not checked the stories and does not guarantee their accuracy.

CHOSUN ILBO

The South Korean government expressed strong disapproval to China regarding violent acts by Chinese protesters during the Olympic torch ceremony Sunday, according to a foreign ministry spokesman.

South Korea's top 30 companies plan to invest a combined 96 trillion won ($96.36 billion) this year, a rough 27 percent jump from last year, and increase new hiring by 18 percent, the Federation of Korean Industries announced in a meeting with President Lee Myung-bak Monday.

DONG-A ILBO

A rat discovered in a bag of frozen vegetables imported from the U.S. in March is said to be a species found in America, raising the possibilities that it entered the product during the manufacturing process, according to the Korea Drug and Food Administration. The manufacturer of the organic frozen goods is based in the U.S.

MAEIL DAILY NEWSPAPER

The government will cut back on taxes individuals pay at golf courses starting next year for sites outside of Seoul, according to the finance ministry. Players are expected to receive a 30,000 ($30.11) to 40,000 won cut in fees.

KOREA ECONOMIC DAILY