In pictures: Civilians share spotlight in North Korea anniversary parade

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9 September 2018

Last Updated: 9 September 2018

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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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