PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Dec 24

SEOUL, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The following is a summary of major South Korean newspapers on Monday, prepared by Reuters in Seoul. Reuters has not checked the stories and does not guarantee their accuracy.

KOREA ECONOMIC DAILY

- President-elect Lee Myung-bak is to announce the members of his transition team on Wednesday as well the blueprint for his new administration.

DONG-A ILBO

- The Finance Ministry is considering relaxing key regulations such as the ban on conglomerates' investment in banks and taxes on expensive real estate assets.

(Writing by Mee Hyoe Koo; Editing by Sei Chong)