Preparations for a major civilian and military parade took place in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung square overnight on Wednesday, NK News has learned.

Heavy-duty vehicles could be overheard passing through the square after midnight, joined by troops and other participants taking place in Sunday’s forthcoming 70th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.

Tanks, air defense and small missile-types were all seen passing through the square late at night, an informed source told NK News regarding hardware taking part in the practice run. In addition, large groups of troops including special forces were