Pyongyang, September 2 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un guided a consultative meeting for regional development project. (photos accompanied)

- He gave field guidance at regional-industry factories under construction in Hamju County. (photos accompanied)

- He sent a message of greeting to the general secretary of the C.C., Communist Party of Vietnam and president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

- Successes have been made in different economic sectors.

- A ceremony for moving into new houses took place at the Toksong Apple Farm in South Hamgyong Province.

- A reception was given in welcome of the players and coaches who proved successful at the 10th Asian Taekwon-Do Championship.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that Latin America is no longer a "tranquil backyard" of the U.S.

Minju Joson

- An article calls for achieving the great victory in this year's struggle by giving full play to the might of unity based on patriotism. -0-