PICS: North Korea displays nuclear-armed weapons at military exhibition

A pain-defying display was put on by the North Korean army during the opening ceremony of a defence exhibition that showcased the nuclear-armed country's weapons.

The arms exhibition -- at which Kim blamed the United States for tensions on the peninsula and accused the South of hypocrisy -- is part of the commemorations for the anniversary of the foundation of the ruling Workers' Party. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

The scene was part of a pain-defying display put on by the North Korean army for the opening of a defence exhibition this week that showcased the nuclear-armed country's weapons. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

Kim Jong Un looks at military weapons and vehicles on display at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un inspects the military weapons and vehicles put on display at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

Kim Jong Un gets a red carpet welcome at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un presents awards to military service personnel at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

Kim Jong Un speaks at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un speaks to officials next to military weapons and vehicles on display, including the country's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

Kim Jong Un at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters

People attend the Defence Development Exhibition

Kim Jong Un poses for a photo with military personnel at the Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: KCNA via Reuters