North Korean troops began large-scale formation training at a military parade practice area this week, according to NK Pro analysis of recent satellite imagery, in the latest sign that authorities plan to put on a military parade in downtown Pyongyang in the coming days or weeks.

Planet Labs satellite images taken on Jan. 5 and Jan. 7 show over two dozen groups of soldiers standing and marching in square formations at the Mirim parade training area in southeastern Pyongyang. 

Precedent regarding the timing of such practices suggests a parade will take place sometime between late January and