Pyongyang, March 13 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to a centenarian in Hyesan City of Ryanggang Province.

- The central election committee for the election of deputies to the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK issued a report.

- Achievements are being made in different units and across the country.

- A stamp exhibition opened to mark the lapse of 80 years after the first stamp was issued in the country.

- A presentation and seminar on technology and experience in the paddy-field fish farming took place.

- KCNA commentary stresses that the regional security environment is getting severe due to Japanese militarism.

Rodong Sinmun

- Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages and letters from different countries.

- Officials and members of the women's union held a meeting to vow to implement the decisions of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.

- The 15th enlarged plenary meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea was held.

- Graduating class students of senior middle schools in Pyongyang volunteered for military service at the frontline border posts.

Minju Joson

- An editorial calls for dynamically advancing toward the attainment of the new long-term goal in the drive for increased production by learning from the patriotic enthusiasm and fighting spirit of the Sangwon Cement Complex. -0-