Pyongyang, March 9 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday:

- A performance was given with splendor to commemorate the March 8 International Women's Day. (photos accompanied)

- Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech in congratulation of the women across the country on the occasion of the March 8 International Women's Day. (a photo accompanied)

- The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter of pledge from the members of the congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan.

- He received a letter of thanks from the members of the congratulatory group of the General Association of Koreans in China.

- A national meeting took place to mark the 116th March 8 International Women's Day.

- Successes are being made in various fields and units of the national economy.

- The National Inter-provincial Riding Contest-2026 took place to mark the March 8 International Women's Day.

- Officials and members of the women's union held dancing parties to mark the 116th March 8 International Women's Day.

- March 8 International Women's Day was significantly celebrated across the country.

- Young people in South Hamgyong Province volunteered to work at major worksites for socialist construction.

- An event took place to mark the AFC Women's Football Day.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that developing countries are making more efforts to achieve the independent development.

Minju Joson

- An article says that the dignity, position and genuine life of the Korean women are shining more brilliantly in the new era of the Juche revolution. -0-