North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, watches a military parade in Pyongyang in honour of the 100th birthday of his grandfather, the late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, watches a military parade in Pyongyang in honour of the 100th birthday of his grandfather, the late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung.
North Korean soldiers march past the podium during the parade in Pyongyang on Sunday. Elaborate and extensive 100th anniversary celebrations of Kim Il Sung's birth have been in the works for years. Grandson Kim Jong Un is now North Korea's "supreme commander" -- a title he has recently assumed, following the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean soldiers march past the podium during the parade in Pyongyang on Sunday. Elaborate and extensive 100th anniversary celebrations of Kim Il Sung's birth have been in the works for years. Grandson Kim Jong Un is now North Korea's "supreme commander" -- a title he has recently assumed, following the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.
A North Korean missile Taepodong class rolls through the parade. The Friday launch of a long-range rocket was part of the the celebration of Kim Il Song's birthday. The launch was deplored by the United States and many others in the international community, even when it broke apart soon after launch.
North Korea displays its military might —
A North Korean missile Taepodong class rolls through the parade. The Friday launch of a long-range rocket was part of the the celebration of Kim Il Song's birthday. The launch was deplored by the United States and many others in the international community, even when it broke apart soon after launch.
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North Korean soldiers salute during Sunday's military parade.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean soldiers salute during Sunday's military parade.
North Korean soldiers stand in formation during the parade on Sunday.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean soldiers stand in formation during the parade on Sunday.
North Korean jet aircraft perform a fly-over during the parade on Sunday.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean jet aircraft perform a fly-over during the parade on Sunday.
North Korean soldiers carry a portrait of late leader Kim Jong Il on Sunday.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean soldiers carry a portrait of late leader Kim Jong Il on Sunday.
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A North Korean soldier salutes during the parade in Pyongyang on Sunday.
North Korea displays its military might —
A North Korean soldier salutes during the parade in Pyongyang on Sunday.
Members of the North Korean media look out from a viewing point during the parade.
North Korea displays its military might —
Members of the North Korean media look out from a viewing point during the parade.
North Korean artillery units are displayed for the thousands of spectators.
North Korea displays its military might —
North Korean artillery units are displayed for the thousands of spectators.
Female members of North Korea's military march during at the parade.
North Korea displays its military might —
Female members of North Korea's military march during at the parade.
Mounted North Korean military personel take part in the parade.
North Korea displays its military might —
Mounted North Korean military personel take part in the parade.
Spectators watch a fireworks display to mark 100 years since the birth of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang on Sunday.
North Korea displays its military might —
Spectators watch a fireworks display to mark 100 years since the birth of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang on Sunday.
Fireworks fill Pyongyang's sky Sunday.
North Korea displays its military might —
Fireworks fill Pyongyang's sky Sunday.
Members of a North Korean military band gather following an official ceremony at the Kim Il-Sung stadium in Pyongyang on Saturday, April 14.
North Korea displays its military might —
Members of a North Korean military band gather following an official ceremony at the Kim Il-Sung stadium in Pyongyang on Saturday, April 14.