Pyongyang, April 29 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un enjoyed a concert commemorating the 80th founding anniversary of the Central Military Band of the Ministry of National Defence. (photos accompanied)

- A home-visiting group of students in their final year at Korea University of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan paid a floral tribute to the statues of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill.

- Many people from all walks of life are visiting the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations.

- The 39th National Festival of Science and Technology opened.

- A home-visiting group of students in their final year at Korea University of Chongryon arrived here.

Rodong Sinmun

- Many units have won the title of Socialist Patriotic Forest this year.

- There took place a contest in frontline-style political work and visual motivation among the trade union provincial committees.

- An article deals with Russia's efforts for its sustained development.

Minju Joson

- An article says that China is countering the U.S. and Japan's anti-China policy with increased offensive. -0-