Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un attended the inauguration ceremony of the regional-industry factories in Songchon County which was held with splendor and made an important speech. (photos accompanied)

- The press carries an address made by Kim Jong Un at the inauguration ceremony of the regional-industry factories in Songchon County for the Regional Development 20×10 Policy. (photos accompanied)

- An energy-saving oxygen heat blast furnace of Korean style has been successfully built at the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex. The comprehensive system for producing Juche iron was established at leading iron producing bases.

- The Yomju Net-weaving Factory has been remodeled.

- The updated Sariwon Tractor Parts Factory was inaugurated.

- The DPRK Cabinet hosted a reception in congratulation of the weightlifters who proved successful at the 2024 IWF World Championships.

- The December 15 Quality Medal was awarded to the best homemade goods.

- The Vietnamese ambassador to the DPRK and the military attaché of the Vietnamese embassy hosted a reception on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that the U.S. is the empire of evils and rogue state disturbing global peace and the Japanese and the puppet ROK clans are its accomplices.

Minju Joson

- An article deals with the absolute might of powerful and matchless Juche Korea. -0-