Pyongyang, April 12 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- On the occasion of the 112th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung,

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a floral basket from the president of the State of Palestine.

He also received a floral basket and a congratulatory letter from the diplomatic corps here.

The missions of international organizations here and the organizing committee of the 33rd April Spring Friendship Art Festival laid floral baskets at the statues of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill.

Trade union officials and members across the country held an oratorical meeting.

- The twelfth anniversary of Kim Jong Un's assumption of the top posts of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the state was significantly celebrated in different parts of the country.

- Dancing parties of women's union officials and members took place to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of Kim Jong Un's assumption of the top posts of the WPK and the state.

- A party and government delegation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) arrived here.

- Talks were held between the chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK and the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the PRC.

- The Central Committee of the WPK and the DPRK government hosted a reception in welcome of the Chinese party and government delegation.

- The Chinese art troupe toured various parts of Pyongyang.

- The 33rd April Spring Friendship Art Festival opened.

- Delegations and delegates of Juche idea study organizations from different countries and regions arrived here to take part in the international seminar on the Juche idea.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that the revolutionary exploits of President Kim Il Sung are a powerful force encouraging the struggle of the DPRK people and pushing them to a brighter future.

- A meeting was held by a regional organization to celebrate the 112th birth anniversary of the President.

Minju Joson

- An editorial calls for ushering in a new era of the comprehensive national rejuvenation under the leadership of Kim Jong Un. -0-