North Korea's missile-free military parade 0

The military parade commemorating the 73rd anniversary of North Korea’s independence took place at Kim Il Sung Square in the capital Pyongyang early on the morning of September 9, with the participation of many military, security and militia units.

In the photo is a mass of North Korean cavalry carrying the national flag passing through the ceremony platform at Kim Il Sung Square.

The military parade commemorating the 73rd anniversary of North Korea’s independence took place at Kim Il Sung Square in the capital Pyongyang early on the morning of September 9, with the participation of many military, security and militia units.

In the photo is a mass of North Korean cavalry carrying the national flag passing through the ceremony platform at Kim Il Sung Square.

North Korea's missile-free military parade

Large weapons such as ballistic missiles, tanks and heavy self-propelled guns did not appear in North Korea’s military parade on September 9, unlike the most recent military parade in October 2020.

In the photo are tractors pulling rocket artillery through Kim Il Sung Square during the parade.

Large weapons such as ballistic missiles, tanks and heavy self-propelled guns did not appear in North Korea’s military parade on September 9, unlike the most recent military parade in October 2020.

In the photo are tractors pulling rocket artillery through Kim Il Sung Square during the parade.

North Korea's missile-free military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, but did not speak like previous military parades.

Mr. Kim stood on the stage, waving to those participating in Tieu Tien’s military parade.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, but did not speak like previous military parades.

Mr. Kim stood on the stage, waving to those participating in Tieu Tien’s military parade.

North Korea's missile-free military parade

Killing North Korean soldiers during the flag-raising ceremony before the parade begins.

Killing North Korean soldiers during the flag-raising ceremony before the parade begins.

North Korea's missile-free military parade

The armed group consists of soldiers carrying the Type-58, a gun model manufactured based on the design of the AK-47.

The armed group consists of soldiers carrying the Type-58, a gun model manufactured based on the design of the AK-47.

North Korea's missile-free military parade

A military vehicle led the mass of three-wheeled vehicles mounted on medium machines through the ceremony area.

A military vehicle led the mass of three-wheeled vehicles mounted on medium machines through the ceremony area.

The parade wore orange protective suits and gas masks, representing North Korea’s efforts to fight Covid-19.

The parade wore orange protective suits and gas masks, representing North Korea’s efforts to fight Covid-19.

The parade blocks pass through the ceremony area at Kim Il Sung Square.

The parade blocks pass through the ceremony area at Kim Il Sung Square.

Large-sized North Korean flag during the military parade on the morning of September 9.

Large-sized North Korean flag during the military parade on the morning of September 9.

North Koreans danced in Kim Il Sung Square after the military parade, while fireworks lit up the sky.

North Koreans danced in Kim Il Sung Square after the military parade, while fireworks lit up the sky.

Photo: KCNA