Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in the DPRK's leading newspapers Wednesday:

- An inauguration ceremony of 10 000 flats at the third stage in the Hwasong area took place with splendor. (photos accompanied)

- On the occasion of the 113th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung

The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter of thanks from the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) and congratulatory messages from organizations and bodies of Chongryon.

The respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un sent benevolent gifts to the children of revolutionary schools, primary schools for orphans, baby homes and orphanages, primary schools, nurseries and kindergartens across the DPRK.

Working people, service personnel, school youth and children laid floral baskets before the statues of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il in different parts of the country.

Floral baskets were sent to the statues of the President and the Chairman on Mansu Hill here by foreign organizations and personages.

Senior Party and government officials visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay high tribute to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.

Papers carry a decree of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK on awarding the title of Labor Hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to officials who made contributions to socialist construction.

Kim Il Sung Youth Honor Prize and Kim Il Sung Children Honor Prize were awarded with due ceremony.

A dancing party of women's union officials and members and an evening gala of youth and students in Pyongyang took place and fireworks were displayed.

Camping began at the Songdowon International Children's Camp.

All the people in the DPRK significantly celebrated the Day of the Sun, birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung.

A men's football match in the professional sports sector for the 14th National People's Sports Contest took place.

The DPRK Team advances into semi-finals of 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup.

A delegation of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK returned home after attending the 150th Conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Uzbekistan.

Rodong Sinmun

A delegation of the United Russia Youth Guards laid a flower basket before the statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill.

Officials and workers across the country greeted the greatest national holiday with proud labour achievements.

Minju Joson

- An article deals with the undying leadership feats of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un who is devoting himself to translating into reality the noble patriotic desire of the President and the Chairman for building a powerful country. -0-