Advertisement

  1. National

North Korea marks 70 years of ruling party

North Korea has celebrated the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party this weekend.

The main celebrations were held on Saturday when the country hosted a huge military parade attended by Supreme leader Kim Jong-un who told gathered troops in Pyongyang's main Kim Il Sung Square that his country was ready to fight "any kind of war waged by the US".

On Sunday, as the celebrations drew to a close crowds were treated to a special show at the country's only dolphinarium as 10,000 performers entertained at a special gala to celebrate seven decades of party rule.

View all 5 updates ›

Huge parade marks 70 years of North Korea's ruling party

A huge military parade took place in North Korea on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party.

Supreme leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony in Pyongyang's main Kim Il Sung Square, which saw troops marching in formation.

Armoured vehicles have also been seen lining the streets of the secretive country's capital.

The start of the ceremony, expected to be one of the largest held by North Korea, was delayed by rain.

Read: 'We are the masters of the world': A rare glimpse inside North Korea

More top news