North Korea celebrates 73rd anniversary of its founding [PHOTOS]

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North Korea celebrates 73rd anniversary of its founding [PHOTOS]

Posted : 2021-09-09 17:07

Updated : 2021-09-09 18:19

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, walks on a red carpet, accompanied by two children, as part of a midnight "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9, to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the country's founding.

Soldiers stage a flag-hoisting ceremony during a parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, waves to the crowd in response to their cheering and flag-waving during a parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, waves to the crowd during a parade of "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

Members of North Korea's Worker-Peasant Red Guards (WPRG) take part in a "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency, the parade was led mostly by the WPRG ― a civilian defense organization ― instead of by regular military troops.

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Members of North Korea's Worker-Peasant Red Guards (WPRG) take part in a "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the parade was led mostly by the WPRG ― a civilian defense organization ― instead of regular military troops.

Members of North Korea's Worker-Peasant Red Guards (WPRG) take part in a "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the parade was mostly led by WPRG ― a civilian defense organization ― instead of regular military troops.

North Korean soldiers ride in vehicles during a military parade celebrating the nation's 73rd anniversary at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

North Korean soldiers ride on horses during a military ceremony celebrating the nation's 73rd anniversary at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

Fireworks embellish the night sky during a celebration of the 73rd anniversary of North Korea's founding during a midnight ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

Participants of the ceremony unfurl a huge North Korean flag at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

Participants dance during the celebration at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9.

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