At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing



Analysis At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones Ankit Panda July 28, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Chinese politburo member Li Hongzhong watch North Korean missiles parade through central Pyongyang alongside leader Kim Jong Un \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 28, 2023) As expected, North Korea carried out a major military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice this week. It was the first parade since 2018 to feature prominent foreign dignitaries, as Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Chinese politburo member Li Hongzhong joined North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the VIP viewing platform. Per usual protocol, Kim saluted and applauded the various Korean People’s Army units that passed through Kim Il Sung Square. But notably, Shoigu and Li’s attendance did not lead the DPRK to tone down the parade Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01Suspected North Korean drone base and factory face construction slowdown 02Lessons from chaos: What Kim Jong Un sees in an era of global turmoil 03In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before 04Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade 05How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand 06How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties 07All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024 08No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia

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At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing

Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones

Ankit Panda July 28, 2023

At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing

Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Chinese politburo member Li Hongzhong watch North Korean missiles parade through central Pyongyang alongside leader Kim Jong Un | Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 28, 2023)

As expected, North Korea carried out a major military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice this week. It was the first parade since 2018 to feature prominent foreign dignitaries, as Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Chinese politburo member Li Hongzhong joined North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the VIP viewing platform.

Per usual protocol, Kim saluted and applauded the various Korean People’s Army units that passed through Kim Il Sung Square.

But notably, Shoigu and Li’s attendance did not lead the DPRK to tone down the parade

At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing

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