North Korea prepares for military parade despite coronavirus concern; Kim may speak


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  • Friday, 09 Oct 2020

FILE PHOTO: A woman rides a bicycle as Juche Tower is seen in the background along the Taedong river in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 12, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Koreans wearing medical masks have gathered in the capital of Pyongyang, state media reported this week, ahead of what is expected to be a big military parade on Saturday, possibly featuring the country's latest ballistic missiles.

The holiday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, and events include concerts, art and industry exhibitions, a light show, visits to monuments and ceremonies to mark the completion of construction projects.

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