North Korea celebration of the nation’s 73rd anniversary - in pictures
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Fireworks over Pyongyang on September 9 as a military parade is held to mark the 73rd anniversary of North Korea's founding. Reuters -
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with two young "fans". AP -
Mr Kim waves to troops and spectators during the anniversary celebration at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang. AP -
The North Korean leader with officials during the event. AFP -
A map showing the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea in Paju in the South. AP -
Barbed-wire fences decorated with ribbons and messages calling for the reunification of the two Koreas at the Imjingak Pavilion in South Korea. AP -
North Korean soldiers on horses parade during the celebration of the nation’s 73rd anniversary. AP -
Troops wearing gas masks at the event in Pyongyang. AP -
Independent journalists were not given access to the parade. AP -
The parade was overseen by leader Kim Jong-un. AP -
It was billed as a display of 'paramilitary and public security forces'. AFP -
A giant North Korean flag at Kim Il Sung Square. AFP -
The photos, which could not be independently verified, were released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. AFP -
Dancers at the parade. AFP -
The parade even featured tractors. AFP -
There were pyrotechnics. AFP -
Standing to attention at the parade. AFP -
Mr Kim meets and greets. EPA -
... as soldiers march. AFP -
Some were in vehicles. EPA -
Others watched it on television. AP
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