S. Korea, US closely monitoring Pyongyang ahead of party anniversary


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre) visiting Kangbuk-ri, Kumchon county, North Hwanghae province after restoration from recent flood damage on Tuesday (Sept 15). North Korea has been preparing to hold a large-scale military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the party's founding on Oct 10. - AFP

SEOUL, Sept 15 (BERNAMA): South Korea and the United States are closely monitoring North Korea ahead of the founding anniversary of the country's ruling Workers' Party next month, officials said Tuesday.

North Korea has been preparing to hold a large-scale military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the party's founding on Oct 10, raising speculation it could use the event to showcase new strategic weapons, Yonhap News Agency reported.

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