Pyongyang, December 8 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday:

- A serial article says that the year 2022 is a great year of victory as it has witnessed national historical events under the leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.

- A lecture was given by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan to mark the 70th anniversary of the Juche-based line for making a radical turn in the movement of Koreans in Japan set forth by President Kim Il Sung.

- An executive meeting of the Standing Committee of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly took place.

- A memorial service for Jiang Zemin took place in Beijing, China.

- Damage by COVID-19 remains unabated worldwide.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that the revolution is maintained and advanced by immutable faith.

- The Ryonggang Folklore Park was built in Nampho City.

Minju Joson

- An article says that Kim Jong Un has made a ceaseless journey of devotion with the will to translate the patriotic desire of Chairman Kim Jong Il for a thriving nation into reality. -0-