Summary
North Korea held a large military parade to celebrate the governing Workers' Party's 80th anniversary. During the event, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un displayed a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the Hwasong-20. The parade was attended by officials from China, Vietnam, and Russia.
Key Facts
- North Korea displayed a new missile, the Hwasong-20, in a military parade in Pyongyang.
- The parade marked the 80th anniversary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party.
- Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for North Korea's military to become stronger.
- High-level foreign visitors attended, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian officials.
- The Hwasong-20 is described as North Korea's most powerful nuclear weapon.
- The new missile could potentially reach the U.S. mainland and uses solid-fuel technology.
- North Korean soldiers who fought in Russia's war against Ukraine were also highlighted at the parade.
- North Korea showcased other military hardware, such as tanks, artillery, and drones.
