Pyongyang, February 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun of the DPRK on Monday:

- An article says that the DPRK's education is dynamically advancing along the road of leap forward, racing against time under the wise guidance of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.

- A meeting took place to mark the 30th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's field guidance to the Pyongyang Gold Lane.

- Foreign personages paid congratulatory visits to the DPRK missions in their countries and celebrations, national seminars and internet joint seminars took place in different countries to mark the 82nd birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il.

- An article says that the phase of upsurge for the overall national prosperity is a signal demonstration of the outstanding leadership and courageous practical ability of the Workers' Party of Korea.

- Achievements have been made in various economic sectors.

- There was the first match between the DPRK and Japanese teams of the third round of the Asian Zone Qualifiers for the 33rd Olympics women's football event.

- An Chang Ok, a DPRK player, won a gold medal at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup.

- Youths in Nampho Municipality volunteered to work at major fronts for implementing the Party's resolutions.

- An article calls on the scientific and technological field to play its role in implementing the Regional Development 20×10 Policy. -0-