North Korea displays ballistic missiles, Kim apologises for economic woes
Kim Jong-Un apologized for failing to improve North Koreans' lives in an address at an unprecedented predawn military parade on Saturday (October 10) that showcased the country's long-range ballistic missiles for the first time in two years.
The country marked the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party with a raft of concerts and festivals, and the ceremony was viewed around the region as an event where Kim could deliver messages to both domestic and foreign audiences.
The parade featured North Korea's ballistic missiles for the first time since Kim began meeting with international leaders, including US President Donald Trump, in 2018.
"We will continue to build our national defense power and self-defensive war deterrence," Kim said, but vowed that the country's military power would not be used preemptively. He made no direct mention of the United States or the now-stalled denuclearization talks.
Officials in Seoul and Washington had said the North might unveil new strategic weapons. Initial footage of the parade showed conventional troops marching in formation and what appeared to be ballistic missiles on vehicles.
It was the first time that the parade has been held before dawn.
(Source: Reuters)
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