Pyongyang, March 24 (KCNA) -- The following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK Friday.

- There were an important weapon test and a firing drill for strategic purpose (photos accompanied).

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a reply message from the president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

- Young people across the country held meetings to vow to annihilate the U.S. imperialists and the south Korean puppet group of traitors.

- There was a regular meeting of the National Non-permanent Space Science and Technology Committee.

- Achievements have been made in different economic sectors.

- Worldwide pandemic still harasses the people.

Rodong Sinmun

- The North Phyongan Provincial Designing Institute marked its 70th founding anniversary with a meeting.

- There was a forum of speeches on virtuous and good deeds for society, the collective and comrades by trade union officials and members at ministries and national institutions.

Minju Joson

- University graduates in Nampho City volunteered to work on island villages and at the site of building a new street in the capital city. -0-