In pictures: Civilians share spotlight in North Korea anniversary parade

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North Korea marched its troops through Kim Il Sung Square during a parade to mark the country’s 70th anniversary.

Soldiers march during a parade for the 70th anniversary of North Korea’s founding day in Pyongyang
North Korea’s troops were out in full force (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Tanks roll past during the parade
Some of its latest tanks were rolled out (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Participants march during the parade
Civilians took up a large chunk of the parade (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Participants cheer as they take part in a parade for the 70th anniversary of North Korea
Pyongyang residents had been training for months for the anniversary (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Aeroplane form the number 70 in the sky
Aeroplane formed the number 70 in the sky (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves during the parade
Kim Jong Un was in attendance (Minoru Iwasaki/Kyodo News via AP)

Kim Jong Un, left, smiles with China’s third highest ranking official, Li Zhanshu
Mr Kim was joined by China’s third highest ranking official Li Zhanshu (Minoru Iwasaki/Kyodo News via AP)

Kim Jong Un raises hands with China’s third highest ranking official, Li Zhanshu
Kim Jong Un and Li Zhanshu raised hands together (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Performers take part in a parade
The focus switched from military to civilian groups (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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