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Press Review

Date: 16/08/2024 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, August 16 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- Flood victims in North Phyongan, Jagang and Ryanggang provinces arrived here. Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited their lodging quarters to warmly greet them. (photos accompanied)

- He made a welcoming speech before them. (a photo accompanied)

- He visited the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt Taesong on the 79th anniversary of national liberation and paid high tribute to the martyrs. (photos accompanied)

- He visited the Liberation Tower on the same occasion. (photos accompanied)

- He received a message of greeting from the president of the Russian Federation.

- He sent a replay message to the Russian president.

- He received a message of greeting from the president of the State of Palestine.

- Officials, working people, service personnel, youth and students laid floral baskets before the statues of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il .

- On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of national liberation

Officials of ministries and national agencies visited the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum.

The oratorical meeting of youth and students for carrying forward the revolutionary spirit of Paektu-2024 took place.

There was an evening gala of youth and students.

A dancing party of officials and members of the women's union was held.

Staff members of the Russian embassy here laid wreaths before the Liberation Tower and cemeteries of the fallen fighters of the Soviet Army.

- The whole country significantly celebrated the 79th anniversary of Korea's liberation.

- A delegation of the DPRK Olympic Committee and a DPRK team returned home after participating in the 33rd Olympic Games.

Rodong Sinmun

- Many officials, working people, youth and students make a study tour of the revolutionary battle sites in North Hamgyong Province.

- An article condemns the U.S. for persistently inveigling its vassal forces into nuclear alliance under the pretext of "extended deterrence".

Minju Joson

- An article says that Russia is putting spurs to bolstering its defence capability after setting it as a top priority for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. -0-

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