North Korea Shows Off ICBM Hardware in Olympics Eve Military Parade
Kim Yo-Jong
Leftist South Korean President Moon Jae-in has confirmed that he will meet with  Kim Yo-Jong  despite American sanctions levied on  her  for  her  role in the nationâs long list of gross human rights abuses.
North Koreaâs parades typically showcase the latest military technology in its stable. According to the Korea Herald  the highlights of this parade were the Hwasong-14 and Hwasong-15 ICBMs  which North Korea recently tested by shooting them towards Japan. Decemberâs Hwasong-15 test concluded with the missile shooting up and collapsing while attempting to re-enter the atmosphere near the coasts of Japan  a sign the missile is not yet ready to carry a nuclear payload across the Pacific Ocean as  Kim  routinely threatens.
The Korea Herald estimated 13 000 soldiers marched in the parade. Observers tell Yonhap the parade  reportedly meant to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the North Korean Peopleâs Army  âreduced in scaleâ compared to last year. KBS reports the same  while still describing it was a âmassiveâ affair in the heart of Pyongyang. The restrained nature of the parade contrasts somewhat with predictions that  Kim  intended to âscare the hell out of the Americansâ by upstaging the Olympics Opening Ceremony with a parade.
 Kim  reportedly delivered a speech claiming North Korea is a âworld-class military powerâ and warning  âWe will have to prevent aggressors from attempting to infringe or ridicule our dignity and sovereignty even by 0.001 millimeter.â
Leftist South Korean President Moon Jae-in has confirmed that he will meet with  [TGT] despite American sanctions levied on   [TGT]   for   [TGT]   role in the nationâs long list of gross human rights abuses.
North Koreaâs parades typically showcase the latest military technology in its stable. According to the Korea Herald  the highlights of this parade were the Hwasong-14 and Hwasong-15 ICBMs  which North Korea recently tested by shooting them towards Japan. Decemberâs Hwasong-15 test concluded with the missile shooting up and collapsing while attempting to re-enter the atmosphere near the coasts of Japan  a sign the missile is not yet ready to carry a nuclear payload across the Pacific Ocean as   [TGT] routinely threatens.
The Korea Herald estimated 13 000 soldiers marched in the parade. Observers tell Yonhap the parade  reportedly meant to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the North Korean Peopleâs Army  âreduced in scaleâ compared to last year. KBS reports the same  while still describing it was a âmassiveâ affair in the heart of Pyongyang. The restrained nature of the parade contrasts somewhat with predictions that   [TGT] intended to âscare the hell out of the Americansâ by upstaging the Olympics Opening Ceremony with a parade.
  [TGT] reportedly delivered a speech claiming North Korea is a âworld-class military powerâ and warning  âWe will have to prevent aggressors from attempting to infringe or ridicule our dignity and sovereignty even by 0.001 millimeter.â