Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional



News Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional North Korea deployed new settings, new editing techniques and more to put together a “new genre” of state TV broadcasts Min Chao Choy October 12, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun During Saturday’s historic military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un certainly put on a show. Not only did the leader weep and apologize to his citizens for the hardships they’ve faced during his formal speech, but the programming that followed — lit-up planes, fireworks, rows of marching troops and missiles — created a theatrical and sophisticated event. The Oct. 10 parade, which commemorated the 75th founding anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, was broadcast on the country’s state-run TV on Saturday evening with improved cinematography and an all different “feel” from previous years. During Saturday’s historic military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un certainly put on a show. Not only did the leader weep and apologize to his citizens for the hardships they’ve faced during his formal speech, but the programming that followed — lit-up planes, fireworks, rows of marching troops and missiles — created a theatrical and sophisticated event. The Oct. 10 parade, which commemorated the 75th founding anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, was broadcast on the country’s state-run TV on Saturday evening with improved cinematography and an all different “feel” from previous years. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional

North Korea deployed new settings, new editing techniques and more to put together a “new genre” of state TV broadcasts

Min Chao Choy October 12, 2020

Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional

Rodong Sinmun

During Saturday’s historic military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un certainly put on a show. Not only did the leader weep and apologize to his citizens for the hardships they’ve faced during his formal speech, but the programming that followed — lit-up planes, fireworks, rows of marching troops and missiles — created a theatrical and sophisticated event.

The Oct. 10 parade, which commemorated the 75th founding anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, was broadcast on the country’s state-run TV on Saturday evening with improved cinematography and an all different “feel” from previous years.