Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stands with his daughter, Ju-ae, during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, to commemorate the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as published by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: North Korean troops march during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, in celebration of the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as reported by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Soldiers from North Korea ride horses during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, honoring the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as documented by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Soldiers from North Korea shout slogans as they march in a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, to commemorate the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as reported by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: North Korean troops dressed in camouflage march during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, celebrating the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as depicted in this image released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Troops from North Korea march during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, commemorating the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as captured in this photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Troops from North Korea march in a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, to honor the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as depicted in this photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Fireworks burst during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, celebrating the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as shown in this photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Explosive displays light up the night during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, to celebrate the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as documented by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: Leader Kim Jong-un (front, 2nd from L) extends his hand for a handshake during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, in celebration of the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as reported by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un greets the crowd with a wave during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, marking the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as documented by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: During a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, Kim Jong-un addresses the audience to mark the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as reported by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un greets attendees with a wave during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, to celebrate the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as captured in this photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)
Pyongyang: During the military parade at Kim Il Sung Square on February 25, 2026, Kim Jong-un waves to the crowd to commemorate the ninth congress of the ruling Workers' Party, as documented by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)