Pyongyang, August 5 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday:

- There took place a ceremony for celebrating the transfer of new-type tactical ballistic missile weapon system with splendor. (photos accompanied)

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a historic speech at the ceremony. (a photo accompanied)

- The 2024 National Exhibition of August 3 Consumer Goods opened in Pyongyang.

- Successes are made in several sectors and units of the national economy.

Rodong Sinmun

- The Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League issued an appeal to the youth league organizations and youths across the country. More and more youths volunteer to work at the sites for recovery from the flood damage.

- An article says that the dark cloud of ruin is looming up upon Japan where the reactionary culture is rampant.

Minju Joson

- An article calls on all the officials to discharge their responsibility and roles in steadily developing the country's education to outpace the world.

- Another article says that the gun-related crime in the U.S. is the social evil practice that cannot be settled. -0-