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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said goodbye – Screenshot
This parade takes place at night and is part of the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
North Korea’s central television station KCTV shows fully armed soldiers with armored vehicles marching through Kim Nhat Thanh Square.
None of the soldiers or spectators in the stands wore masks. However, the AFP news agency said there were fewer people than usual in the square.
North Korea passed fierce military approval – Source: KCTV
The ceremony opened with an image of three Koreans holding their party flags and propaganda slogans. The celebration also includes a concert with a light show.
As usual, events in North Korea are closely followed internationally as it is considered the event where Mr. Kim can get the message across to people inside and outside the country.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said its intelligence services and those of the United States had “watched the event closely.”
Korea ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missile – Source: KCTV
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered his supposedly bizarre speech on the occasion, appearing in a gray suit and tie.
Kim thanked the military for its help in reviving the country after a series of damaging storms, while also praising the country’s efforts to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in the country.
The North Korean leader sent his best wishes to people with COVID-19 around the world, highlighting that North Korea has had no viral infections so far.
Kim also confirmed that he would continue to strengthen his military and defense force, and said he hoped North and South Korea would cooperate again after the pandemic ended.
North Korea ICBM – Screenshot
The ruling party’s 75th anniversary comes in a difficult year for North Korea as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent storms intensify pressure on them, who are already struggling with sanctions. punish.
Pyongyang tried to close its border eight months ago to protect the country from the virus.
Last month, the North Korean military shot and killed a South Korean fishing officer entering the waters.
North Korea’s move was supposed to prevent COVID-19 infection and angered Seoul. After that, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un apologized to South Korea.
Rocket Parade through Kim Nhat Thanh Square – Screenshot