Nuclear missiles on display at North Korea parade; see picsNorth Korea displayed its military might along with a large array of missiles and other weapons, including its newest intercontinental ballistic missile, during a nighttime military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.
Nuclear missiles on display at North Korea parade; see pics
North Korea displayed its military might during a nighttime military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: Reuters Photo
The parade saw a large array of missiles and other weapons, including its newest intercontinental ballistic missile. Credit: Reuters Photo
Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missiles take part in a military parade. Credit: Reuters Photo
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un also vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal “at the fastest possible speed” and threatened to use it. Credit: Reuters Photo
“The nuclear forces, the symbol of our national strength and the core of our military power, should be strengthened in terms of both quality and scale,” Kim said in a speech he delivered during a large parade in Pyongyang. Credit: Reuters Photo
Planes perform an aerial display during the military parade. Credit: Reuters Photo
Fireworks explode over the military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army. Credit: Reuters Photo
Kim said that although North Korea has built its nuclear weapons as a deterrent, “our nukes can never be confined to the single mission of war deterrent.” Credit: Reuters Photo
Multiple rocket launcher vehicles take part in the parade. Credit: Reuters Photo
In recent weeks, North Korea has raised the possibility of using nuclear weapons should war break out on the Korean Peninsula. Credit: Reuters Photo
Seoul and Washington have hoped to bring Kim back to the negotiating table, but the military parade was a strong indication that diplomacy will not happen quickly, analysts said. Credit: Reuters Photo
Missile vehicles take part in the parade. Credit: Reuters Photo
Army troops in military vehicles take part in the parade. Credit: Reuters Photo
Military personnel take part in exhibition of military strength. Credit: Reuters Photo