Kim Jong Un Oversees Display of Strategic Arsenal Before Global Delegates

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a major military parade in Pyongyang, where the country unveiled its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to a report released Saturday.

The high profile event, held in Kim Il Sung Square, was attended by international dignitaries and foreign military observers, marking a rare moment of external visibility into North Korea’s strategic capabilities.

The new ICBM believed to be the largest yet developed by the isolated regime was paraded alongside long-range artillery, mobile launchers, and missile units under the watchful eye of the Supreme Leader. The event as a “display of invincible strength” and a “powerful message of deterrence.”

A Message to the World

North Korean media framed the parade as a celebration of national pride and technological progress, emphasizing the country’s self reliance in defense development. No official statement was made regarding the missile’s specifications, but analysts believe it may be an upgraded version of the Hwasong-17 or a new solid fuel model based on recent test launches.

Kim Jong Un did not deliver a public speech at the event but was seen applauding and greeting military commanders.

International Concern

The parade comes amid heightened tensions in the region, as U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises continue and international sanctions on North Korea remain firmly in place. Western governments are likely to view the missile display as a provocation and a signal of continued military ambition from Pyongyang.

Satellite imagery and defense experts will now closely analyze the new missile’s structure and possible launch capabilities to determine whether it poses a significant shift in North Korea’s offensive potential.