North Korea showcases Hwasong-20 ICBM at Workers' Party anniversary parade

North Korea showcased its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20, during a military parade on October 10, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers" Party of Korea, according to state media KCNA.

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the event held in Kim Il Sung Square. The Hwasong-20, described as the nation"s "most powerful nuclear strategic weapon system," received the loudest cheers from the spectators. The parade also featured hypersonic glide vehicles and new tanks, with dignitaries from China, Russia, and Vietnam in attendance.

This display of military capability comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and reflects North Korea"s continued focus on advancing its missile technology.