Updated at 10:24 p.m. KST on Feb. 8, 2023 with videos of more fireworks and the possible end of main festivities.
A widely expected North Korean military parade kicked off at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, as fireworks over Pyongyang and multiple other indicators detected by NK News pointed to the start of the celebration for the country’s military foundation day.
Updated at 10:24 p.m. KST on Feb. 8, 2023 with videos of more fireworks and the possible end of main festivities.
A widely expected North Korean military parade kicked off at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, as fireworks over Pyongyang and multiple other indicators detected by NK News pointed to the start of the celebration for the country’s military foundation day.
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