Pyongyang, January 11 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday:

- There took place an inaugural ceremony of regional-industry factories in Unpha County for the Regional Development 20×10 Policy.

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to a centenarian in Rangnang District of Pyongyang Municipality.

- Successes are being made in the agricultural sector.

- The coal-mining industry has taken practical measures to strengthen the material and technical foundations and increase the production at coal mines while launching an increased production drive.

- Officials of ministries and national agencies did the first Friday labor this year.

- The Kaesong Municipal Sci-Tech Library was inaugurated.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article tells about the personality of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un who is making ceaseless efforts for the people.

- Another article says that the Japanese reactionaries' move to transfer bases of the "Self-Defense Forces" to underground is aimed at justifying their scheme to turn Japan into a military giant and stepping up the preparations for reinvasion.

Minju Joson

- An article calls for dynamically advancing toward the great victory and glory in 2025 through a drive for increased production. -0-