North Korea appears to have organized a nighttime military parade in the capital Pyongyang to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

The agency cited an unnamed source for the information.
According to a report by China’s Xinhua news agency, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is visiting North Korea, attended the anniversary events yesterday and today, and watched large-scale gymnastics displays, artistic performances, and military parades, though no further details were given.

North Korea often uses such parades—typically held on important anniversaries, and increasingly at night—to showcase its military strength.
During today’s parade, officials and analysts are expected to observe whether Pyongyang will present its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), said to have a range capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

A South Korean military official said earlier that a military parade was likely to take place tonight, citing indications of rehearsals involving troops, missiles, and military equipment.

In addition to the Chinese Premier, Pyongyang is also hosting Vietnamese leader To Lam, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, and other foreign delegations.

In a speech yesterday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the party, declaring that it had “not made a single mistake” in its 80-year history.
He emphasized that there is “no obstacle” the North Korean people cannot overcome, and “no great achievement” they cannot accomplish.