Pyongyang, August 17 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the April 25 Hostel to learn about the teaching preparations for the schoolchildren from flood-hit areas (photos accompanied).

- He sent gifts to the preschoolers and schoolchildren from flood-hit areas.

- An article says that the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un is the great father of the Korean people.

- The flood victims, including children, staying in the capital city of Pyongyang had a good time at service bases.

Rodong Sinmun

- Trade union officials in the capital city conducted front-style political work at the construction site for 10 000 flats at the third stage in the Hwasong area.

- A ceremony for moving into new dwelling houses was held at the Sinsi Farm in Chonma County, North Phyongan Province.

- An article says that the days have gone when the U.S. could behave itself as the dominator of the world.

Minju Joson

- The DPRK foreign minister exchanged messages of greeting with her South African counterpart.

- An article urges Japan not to act rashly, mindful that its reckless act will only precipitate its ruin. -0-