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

- The KCNA reported that the roads and railways connected to the ROK in the east and west parts of the southern border of the DPRK have been completely blocked.

- Articles are dedicated to the 98th anniversary of the formation of the Down-with-Imperialism Union, They say that invincible is the cause of the Workers' Party of Korea steadfastly carrying forward its original spirit and ideals.

- DPRK players returned home after taking part in the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships.

- The remodeled Onchon Tile Factory was inaugurated.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article deals with the DPRK people's surging hatred and anger at the puppet ROK scum who talked about "end of the regime" in the DPRK even after having seriously violated its sacred sovereignty and dignity.

- Students of Mangyongdae Revolutionary School and Kang Pan Sok Revolutionary School conducted socio-political activities at major worksites in North and South Hamgyong provinces.

- The 2024 Autumn Aesthetic Symposium in the Field of Land and Environment Protection was held.

- An article discloses the dangerous move of the Japanese authorities running amuck to update lethal equipment and technology.

Minju Joson

- 18 objects showing the time-honored history and brilliant culture and life manners of the Korean nation were registered as national and regional intangible cultural heritage.

- An article marks World Food Day. -0-