Pyongyang, November 22 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- The weaponry exhibition "National Defence Development-2024" opened with splendor.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a commemorative speech at the opening ceremony. (photos accompanied)

- Commemorative speech made by Kim Jong Un at the opening ceremony of the weaponry exhibition "National Defence Development-2024". (photo accompanied)

- A concert was given to mark the opening ceremony of the weaponry exhibition "National Defence Development-2024". (photos accompanied)

- Kim Jong Un had a photo session with the participants in the Fourth Conference of the Battalion Commanders and Political Instructors of the Korean People's Army. (photos accompanied)

- He received a reply message from the general secretary of the C.C., Lao People's Revolutionary Party who is president of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

- He sent a birthday spread to a woman centenarian living in Unsan County of South Phyongan Province.

- Choe Ryong Hae, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, received credentials from the Swedish ambassador to the DPRK.

Rodong Sinmun

- Kim Jong Un received a reply message from the Syrian president.

- The 2024 autumn commodity exhibition at the Pyongyang Underground Shop closed.

Minju Joson

- An article calls for making redoubled efforts for the prosperity of our state by dint of loyalty and patriotism. -0-