Pyongyang, July 17 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday:

- An article marks the significant day when the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was awarded the title of DPRK Marshal.

- Various sectors and units of the national economy have made efforts to cope with disastrous weather.

- The remodeled Rason Pharmaceutical Factory was inaugurated with due ceremony.

- A national sci-tech presentation in the field of chemical materials took place.

- A national Taekwon-Do all-star tournament took place.

Rodong Sinmun

- An editorial says that the life and security of the people and the prosperity of the state depend on the role of Party organizations.

- Farmers at the Yangchon Farm in Myonggan County of North Hamgyong Province moved into new houses.

- An article discloses that Japan's frantic moves for arms buildup and war drills for aggression have reached a reckless phase under the pretext of "coping with threats from neighboring countries".

Minju Joson

- An editorial calls upon officials to acquire attitude and traits befitting the core of the Party and make popular working method and style as their habit. -0-