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

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un met and had a photo session with the participants in the third national meeting of active leaders of people's neighbourhood units. (photos accompanied)

- He gave field guidance at the Nampho Dockyard. (photo accompanied)

- The Missile Administration conducted a test-fire of the latest anti-aircraft missile system to examine its comprehensive performance. (photo accompanied)

- There took place a meeting of universities across the country for reviewing education in 2024.

- The policy section chief of the Institute for Japan Studies under the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a press statement warning that Japan's reckless possession of preemptive attack capability will only expose the archipelago as a common target of regional countries.

Rodong Sinmun

- Senior middle school graduates in Kaesong Municipality volunteered to join the Korean People's Army.

- University graduates in North Phyongan Province and Kaesong Municipality volunteered to work at revolutionary battle sites in the area of Mt Paektu and at schools in mountainous areas and islets.

Minju Joson

- An article marks the International Forest Day. -0-