"North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showed off his military's most powerful weapons, including an apparently new intercontinental ballistic missile, at a massive parade. Among those in attendance were Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a delegation from Russia led by former President Dmitry Medvedev, as well as Vietnam's Communist Party chief To Lam. The show, which began Friday night in the rain and marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK),"
"KCNA said the columns of soldiers who marched during the event included "the invincible overseas operations unit that fully demonstrated the spirit of the Korean people," suggesting they were troops Kim had sent to Russia to join the war effort against Ukraine. Kim also held talks on Friday with Medvedev, who said the sacrifice of North Korean soldiers fighting for Moscow in its military offensive agaisnt Ukraine proved the trust in relations between the two countries."
"Photos and videos from North Korean and Russian state media showed thousands of spectators in attendance. Kim also held talks on Friday with Medvedev, who said the sacrifice of North Korean soldiers fighting for Moscow in its military offensive agaisnt Ukraine proved the trust in relations between the two countries. Kim told Medvedev he hopes to continue strengthening cooperation with Moscow and to closely engage in diverse exchanges to achieve common goals, KCNA said."
A massive parade in rainy conditions marked the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea and showcased North Korea's growing weapons capabilities. State media named a new, yet-to-be-tested intercontinental ballistic missile the Hwasong-20 and described it as the country's most powerful nuclear strategic weapon system. High-level guests included Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Russian delegation led by Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnam's To Lam. Kim Jong Un called for the military to become an "invincible entity" that destroys all threats. State reports suggested overseas units that marched may be troops sent to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, and Moscow praised those sacrifices.
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