Pyongyang, January 19 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday:

- The 8th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) took place.

- A report on the DPRK Cabinet's work for Juche 111 (2022) and tasks for Juche 112 (2023) was made at the 8th Session of the 14th SPA.

- A report on the fulfillment of the state budget for Juche 111 (2022) and on the state budget for Juche 112 (2023) was made at the 8th Session of the 14th SPA.

- Speeches were made at the session.

- Housewarming parties were given at farm villages in North and South Phyongan, North and South Hwanghae, Jagang and North and South Hamgyong provinces and Nampho City.

- The number of infectors and the dead by Covid-19 has increased worldwide. -0-