Pyongyang, May 21 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a message of condolence to the first vice-president of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

- He received a reply message from the president of the Syrian Arab Republic.

- Hundreds of modern houses have been built in the seat village of the Juksang Farm in Pukchong County, South Hamgyong Province.

- Successes have been made in different sectors of the national economy.

- A delegation of the Federation Council of Russia arrived here.

- The 90th candlelight rally and demonstration were staged in the puppet ROK to oust puppet Yoon Suk Yeol.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that the U.S. is the arch criminal threatening and disturbing global peace and security as it is keen on provoking arms race and staging war drills for aggression.

Minju Joson

- An article says that the double-standards based on the gangster-like logic that other countries should unconditionally obey the will of the Western countries including the U.S. are the root cause of disturbing global peace and security and an obstacle lying in the way of the development of mankind. -0-