North Korean state media reported that on September 8, President Kim Jong Un and his daughter attended a large-scale military parade to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the country's founding (September 9, 1948 - September 9, 2023).
According to KCNA news agency, North Korean Premier Kim Tok Hun, Korean People's Army marshals Ri Pyong Chol and Park Jong Chon, as well as other military figures stood on the podium to greet parade participants.
The event was also attended by a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong and members of the Russian Alexandrov Military Academic Group. Diplomatic envoys stationed in Pyongyang were also invited, KCNA said.
Mr. Kim and his daughter watched the parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang and held talks with the Chinese delegation. According to KCNA, North Korea also received congratulatory letters from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Kim Jong Un and his daughter at the military parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of North Korea's founding on the evening of September 8. Photo: North Korea News
Mr. Kim Jong Un met with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of North Korea. Photo: North Korea News
In Putin’s letter, the Russian leader wrote that relations between the two countries “have always developed on the principles of friendship, good neighborliness and mutual respect.” Putin also expressed confidence that the two sides would “expand bilateral relations in all areas in a planned manner by pooling their efforts,” KCNA said.
“This is completely in line with the interests of the peoples of our two countries, and will contribute to ensuring security and stability on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia,” Mr. Putin wrote.
In Xi's letter, the Chinese leader said his country is "willing to strengthen strategic communication, enhance working-level cooperation and promote China-DPRK relations."
Some images of North Korea's National Day parade on September 8. Photo: North Korea News
This is the third military parade held in North Korea this year. In late July, the country held a military parade displaying the country's most advanced weapons to mark the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War (1950-1953).
North Korean state media called the September 8 parade a “militia parade” featuring “paramilitary forces,” including Red Guards and armed students, instead of regular army soldiers.
In 2021, the country held a “paramilitary and police parade” featuring “anti-epidemic warriors,” the army, special police forces, and armed students.
In 2022, North Korea will not hold a military parade on September 9 but will mark its national day with a large-scale outdoor concert .
Nguyen Tuyet (According to Channel News Asia, CNN, North Korea News)
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