Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to the general secretary of the C.C., Communist Party of Vietnam and the president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

- He received a congratulatory letter from the general secretary of the C.C., Communist Party of Vietnam and a congratulatory message from the president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

- An inauguration ceremony of the regional-industry factories was held in Kusong City, North Phyongan Province as an auspicious event.

- Successes are being made in various economic sectors and units.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and Vietnam.

- Another article says that Russia is striving to cultivate the spirit of defending the country among its citizens and achieve the unity of society based on patriotism.

Minju Joson

- An article says that the Korean people have dynamically taken the first step of advance for a fresh victory in 2025 under the guidance of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un. -0-