After a massive intercontinental ballistic missile on an 11-axle transporter vehicle debuted on last year’s 75th Party Foundation Day, this year’s 76th anniversary passed by much more quietly in North Korea.

The state-run Rodong Sinmun reported on various events on Sunday, including an evening gala for students and young North Koreans, a congratulatory performance at the Pyongyang Circus Theatre and a speech from Kim Jong Un.

But there was no military parade or debut of new weapons, in contrast to last year when the country revealed its huge Hwasong-16 and Pukguksong-4 missiles.

While the North Korean leader did not