Papers carry a speech made by deputy Kim Yong Nam in which he presented to the session of the SPA the proposal of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the WPK Central Military Commission to elect Kim Jong Il chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and an opening address.

The press informs the readers of the members of the state leadership body elected by the First Session of the 12th SPA and carries photographs of the president of the Presidium of the SPA of the DPRK, the premier of the Cabinet, the honorary vice-president and vice-presidents of the Presidium of the SPA and the first vice-chairman, vice-chairmen and members of the NDC.

Seen in the press are the text of an oath made by the premier of the Cabinet before deputies to the SPA, a report of the Deputy Credentials Committee of the 12th SPA, a report on the results of the implementation of the state budget for Juche 97 (2008)" and the state budget for Juche 98 (2009)" and speeches made at the session.

Meanwhile, the press conveys news that dancing parties of youth and students were held across the country to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, the Kimilsungia Greenhouse was opened in Guinea and a meeting and a book and photo exhibition took place in Russia on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.

Rodong Sinmun edits song "We Are Translating Leader's Intention into Reality."

The paper carries articles introducing the feats scientists and technicians have performed by succeeding in launching the satellite Kwangmyongsong-2.