Pyongyang, December 24 (KCNA) -- Following are major news and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday:

- An article praises the immortal exploits performed by Chairman Kim Jong Il in building the revolutionary armed forces.

- Another article deals with the noble revolutionary career of anti-Japanese war heroine Kim Jong Suk shining as a model of bodyguard.

- An instant noodle production line has been newly built at the Jangjasan General Foodstuff Factory in Jagang Province.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that inhabitants and schoolchildren from flood-hit areas spent 130 day-long sojourn in Pyongyang under the benefit of the Party and the state.

- Another article says that the patriotic enthusiasm of the working people across the country has been fully displayed in the general advance for prosperity of the country this year.

Minju Joson

- An article says that the Korean people are convinced of the rosy future of the thriving country in the cradle of new civilization and new life provided by the great Party. -0-