North Korea recently celebrated 75 years since the proclamation of its regime with an impressive paramilitary parade. The event, which took place in Pyongyang, attracted worldwide attention, notably thanks to the presence of Russian and Chinese delegations. The official KCNA news agency reported that the parade included uniformed paramilitary brigades, some mounted on tractors or large red trucks. The footage also shows Kim Jong-un and his daughter clapping and smiling.
This parade therefore marks an important event for North Korea, but also for the international community. The presence of the Russian and Chinese delegations underlines the importance of relations between these countries and North Korea. During the meeting between Kim Jong-un and the Chinese delegation led by Liu Guozhong, both sides expressed their willingness to strengthen coordination and cooperation between them.
The presence of Russian diplomats and a Russian military dance and song ensemble also demonstrates Russia’s interest in North Korea. Moscow has even strengthened its presence in North Korea by sending diplomats and technicians, a first since 2019.
These developments raise questions about relations between China, Russia and North Korea. Some analysts see a possible “growing fissure” in Asia’s geopolitical landscape, as Beijing and Moscow support Pyongyang. However, it is essential to note that most actors in the region seek to avoid a new Cold War.
In addition to the presence of the Russian and Chinese delegations, North Korea’s paramilitary parade was an opportunity for the country to show its military power. Although the event did not display banned weapons, such as intercontinental ballistic missiles, the parade highlighted North Korea’s determination to protect its regime and continue to develop its armed forces.
In conclusion, North Korea’s paramilitary parade for the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of its regime was an important and high-profile event. The presence of the Russian and Chinese delegations underlined these countries’ interest in North Korea, while the parade highlighted the country’s military power. It is now essential to follow the evolution of relations between China, Russia and North Korea, and to observe the consequences of these developments on the geopolitical scene of Asia.