Press Review

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

- A groundbreaking ceremony for building 10 000 flats at the fourth stage in the Hwasong area took place with splendor. (photos accompanied)

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech at the ceremony. (photo accompanied)

- He visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on the occasion of the Day of the Shining Star. (photos accompanied)

- He sent gifts to the students and children of revolutionary schools, primary schools for orphans, baby homes and orphanages, primary schools, nurseries and kindergartens across the country on the occasion of the nation's greatest auspicious February holiday.

- He received congratulatory messages from organizations and bodies of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan on the occasion of the February holiday.

- On the occasion of the 83rd birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il,

Senior party and government officials visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay high tribute to the Chairman.

Officials and working people, servicepersons and schoolchildren paid floral tribute to the states of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il across the country.

The Nicaraguan ambassador to the DPRK laid a floral basket at the statues of the great leaders on Mansu Hill.

- An art performance was given to celebrate the birth anniversary of the Chairman.

- There were an evening gala and display of fireworks by youth and students in Pyongyang and a dancing party of women's union officials and members in celebration of the anniversary.

- A joint national meeting of the Korean Children's Union organizations was held to celebrate the anniversary.

- A celebration reception was hosted at the DPRK embassy in Moscow to mark the anniversary.

- The nation's greatest auspicious holiday was significantly celebrated across the country.

- The first-term winter camping began at the Jangjasan Children's Camp.

 

Rodong Sinmun

- Events took place in different countries to celebrate the 83rd birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il.

 

Minju Joson

- An article tells about the undying feats performed by Kim Jong Il for the victorious advance of the human cause of independence. -0-

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