Pyongyang, December 2 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun of the DPRK on Monday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to the general secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and president of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR).

- Kim Jong Un sent a floral basket to the general secretary of the Central Committee of the LPRP and president of the LPDR.

- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea sent a message of greeting to the General Council of the United Russia Party.

- Articles tell about the noble personality of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un as a great man, who made a horseback march to tour the battle sites of Mt Paektu five years ago.

- Successes are being made in different units and parts of the country. -0-