Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the completed Pyongyang General Hospital. (photos accompanied)

- A strategic cruise missile launching drill was conducted. (photos accompanied)

- Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to a woman centenarian living in Chollima District of Nampho Municipality.

- Groundbreaking ceremonies of regional-industry factories took place in Pukchang, Yomju, Paechon, Janggang, Cholwon and Kilju counties.

- A meeting was held to review the 2024 socialist emulation among industrial establishments in major national economic sectors.

Rodong Sinmun

- Meetings were held in different countries to celebrate the 83rd birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il.

- A secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea met with the president of the United Russia Party.

- Artistic information teams in Pyongyang have conducted dynamic motivation activities.

- There took place in Pyongyang an exhibition of equipment, utensils and tools for rural housing construction and a workshop for construction officials.

Minju Joson

- Premier Pak Thae Song sent a message of greeting to the prime minister of the State of Kuwait.

- An article says that the ideal for a prosperous and powerful country is being translated into reality thanks to the great father. -0-